SMART TEXTILES FOR DESIGNERS: Inventing the Future of Fabrics

R. Pailes-Friedman

Laurence King Publishing Ltd, London, UK

Year 2016

Pages 192

We are on the cusp of a revolution, where the intersection of technology, the human body, and everyday objects will become completely seamless. Smart textiles are a key part of this revolution. This book introduces the different qualities and properties that can be embedded in, integrated with, and applied to fabrics, and looks at the different contexts in which these smart textiles can be used. A survey of specific fabrics grouped by properties provides a core reference section and a palette for the designer to work from. The book also examines five different design approaches and features interviews with leading designer and design teams, showing their processes and working methods. This is both a core reference work and an inspirational guide for students and professionals alike.