Smart textiles are undoubtedly an important feature of textile development in the future, and their intelligence comes from the special ingredients added to the fabric. These ingredients can be electronic devices, specially constructed polymers or even colorants.

1, intelligent temperature control textiles

Phase change materials are substances that absorb or release potential heat from the environment by virtue of their own reversible phase transition within a certain temperature range. Using this property of phase change materials, it is possible to develop tempered textiles with intelligent temperature control and health care properties.

Such smart textiles can freely adjust the internal temperature of the textile within a certain temperature range according to changes in the ambient temperature. That is, when the ambient temperature rises, the phase change material absorbs heat and melts, stores heat; when the outside temperature drops. The phase change material condenses exotherm and releases heat, so that the internal temperature of the textile remains relatively stable. This feature makes it a wide range of applications.

2, shape memory textiles

Shape memory textiles are a type of material that has a shape memory function introduced into a textile by weaving or finishing. Under the external conditions of temperature, mechanical force, light, pH, etc., it has textiles with excellent properties such as shape memory, high deformation recovery, good earthquake resistance and adaptability.

3, waterproof and moisture permeable textiles

Waterproof and moisture permeable fabric is also called waterproof and breathable fabric, and is also called "breathable fabric" in foreign countries. It is a functional fabric that combines waterproof, moisture permeable, windproof and warmth properties. This kind of fabric can not only meet the needs of people in the harsh environment such as cold, rain, snow and windy weather. It is also applicable to people's daily life requirements for raincoats, etc., and has broad prospects for development.

The waterproof and moisture permeable fabric can be obtained by woven the water-responsive high polymer into the cloth in the form of fibers; and coating the high-temperature waterproof and moisture-permeable polymer such as neoprene, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, etc. The layer is arranged to the surface of the fabric; various waterproof and moisture-permeable ultra-high-density fabrics made of microfibers. In addition, research on the preparation of waterproof and moisture permeable fabrics by magnetron sputtering and the use of nanotechnology to increase the water repellency of fabrics are also underway.

4, color changing textiles

A color-changing textile refers to a textile that can display different colors depending on changes in external environmental conditions (such as light, temperature, pressure, etc.). Color-changing textiles are widely used in various fields due to their unique properties. Civilian can be used to make fashionable color-changing garments and ever-changing decorative fabrics. It can be used for military camouflage in military applications. The anti-counterfeiting field can be used as anti-counterfeiting materials, and is widely used in bills, certificates and trademarks.

Color-changing textiles can be obtained by three methods: adding color-changing fibers to the fabric; dyeing with a color-changing dye; and printing with a color-changing paint. Among the three methods, the research and development of color-changing fiber technology is later, but its advantages are most prominent. The fabric made of it has good hand feeling, good washing resistance, and long-lasting color change effect.

5. Electronic information intelligent textiles

Electronic information Smart textiles are an important part of smart textiles. The beginning is mainly to install some electronic components on textiles, such as "wearable computers", etc., mainly used in important inspection fields such as medical, military and aviation. With the continuous development of interdisciplinary fields in the field of electronic information technology and smart textiles. Electronic information intelligent textiles have developed rapidly, expanding from the original military and aviation fields to the living areas, bringing more convenience to people's lives.

Conclusion

The design and development of smart textiles has made people see the hope and future of the textile industry. In the future, there will be more fashionable and personalized smart textiles appearing in our lives, constantly satisfying our growing and colorful demand for textiles. Textile and garment enterprises deserve to pay attention to the progress in this field.

Source: China Cotton Textile Industry Association

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