Journal Published Online: 08 June 2005
Volume 2, Issue 7

Development of Electronic Textiles to Transport Data and Power in Future U.S. Military Protective Clothing Systems

CODEN: JAIOAD

Abstract

The focus of this paper is on the development of textile-based wearable electronics that can be integrated into military protective clothing. A materials and manufacturing survey was conducted to determine the best performing and most durable materials to withstand the rigors of textile manufacturing and potential military use. Narrow woven technology was selected as the most appropriate manufacturing method. A working wearable narrow fabric version of the Universal Serial Bus (USB), as well as a radiating conductor, were successfully developed and fabricated. Military products developed include components of a personal area network providing data and power transport and a body borne antenna integrated into a load-bearing vest.

Author Information

Winterhalter, CA
U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Natick, MA
Teverovsky, J
Foster-Miller, Inc., Waltham, MA
Wilson, P
Foster-Miller, Inc., Waltham, MA
Slade, J
Foster-Miller, Inc., Waltham, MA
Farell, B
Foster-Miller, Inc., Waltham, MA
Horowitz, W
Offray Specialty Narrow Fabrics, Chester, NJ
Tierney, E
Offray Specialty Narrow Fabrics, Chester, NJ
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Stock #: JAI12104
ISSN: 1546-962X
DOI: 10.1520/JAI12104