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## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Program Name: Diploma  Engineering Level: Diploma

Branch: Textile Manufacturing Technology / Textile Designing

Subject Code : DI04000341

## Subject Name  :  Smart and E-Textiles

w. e. f. Academic Year:

2025-26

Semester:

4 th

Category of the Course:

MOPEC

| Prerequisite:   | Basic  knowledge  of  high-performance  fibers,  electronic  and  communication  technology and fabric manufacturing process                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
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| Rationale:      | Throughout  history,  clothing  has  primarily  served  the  purpose  of  protecting  individuals from cold and rain. However, over time, the aesthetic aspect of clothing  gained significance. A new generation of intelligent fabrics has emerged, offering  many possibilities. The field of interactive textiles in the textile industry is relatively  new, involving active materials with sensing and actuation capabilities. In recent  years, the demand for smart materials and intelligent textiles has increased globally  due to their ability to provide superior performance for a wide range of applications,  including the military, healthcare, sportswear, fashion, and other fields. In future,  integrated electronic devices are expected to be an essential component in garments  for  providing  information  about  ourselves  during  our  daily  lives,  by  enabling  wearable computing. |

## Course Outcome:

After Completion of the Course, Student will able to:

|   No | Course Outcomes                                                             | RBT Level   |
|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
|   01 | Understand the functions, classification and applications of smart textile. | R, U, A, N  |
|   02 | Understand the fibers and intelligent material use in smart textile.        | R, U, A, N  |
|   03 | Understand the sensors and ink use in smart textile.                        | R, U, A, N  |
|   04 | Select relevant fibre and fabrication method to produce E- Textiles.        | R, U, A, C  |
|   05 | Evaluate the future scope of smart and E-Textiles.                          | R, U, A, E  |

*Revised Bloom's Taxonomy (RBT)

## Teaching and Examination Scheme:

| Teaching Scheme  (in Hours)   | Teaching Scheme  (in Hours)   | Teaching Scheme  (in Hours)   | Total Credits  L+T+(PR/2)   | Total Credits  L+T+(PR/2)   | Assessment Pattern and Marks   | Assessment Pattern and Marks   | Assessment Pattern and Marks   | Total   |
|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|---------|
| L                             | T                             | PR                            | C                           | Theory                      | Theory                         | Tutorial / Practical           | Tutorial / Practical           | Marks   |
|                               |                               |                               |                             | ESE(E)                      | PA(M)                          | PA(I)                          | ESE(V)                         |         |
| 3                             | 0                             | 0                             | 3                           | 70                          | 30                             | 00                             | 00                             | 100     |

w.e.f. 2025-26

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## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Program Name: Diploma  Engineering Level: Diploma

Branch: Textile Manufacturing Technology / Textile Designing

Subject Code : DI04000341

Subject Name  :  Smart and E-Textiles

## Course Content:

| Unit No.                                                   | Content                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |   No. of  Hours |   % of  Weightage |
|------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------|
| 1.  Introduction  of Smart  Textile                        | 1.1 History of Smart Textiles development  1.2 Objectives for Smart Textiles  1.3 Classification of Smart Textiles  1.4 Application of Smart Textiles                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |               6 |                14 |
| 2.  Fibres and  Intelligent  materials in  Smart  textiles | 2.1  Types of fibers : Metal fibres, Optical fibres  2.2   Intelligent  materials :  Coating  with  nanoparticles,  Shape  memory materials, inherently conductive polymers, electrically  conductive textiles  2.3 Chromic  materials:  Thermochromic  material,  Electrochromic material, Photochromic material, Phase-change  materials, Piezoelectric textiles                                                                      |              10 |                24 |
| 3.  Sensors and  Inks in  smart  textiles                  | 3.1  Types of sensors : Wearable sensors, biological sensors  3.2   Types  of  conductive  inks :  Silver-based  conductive  ink,  Copper-based  conductive  ink,  Carbon-based  conductive  ink,  Nickel-based conductive ink, Graphene-based conductive ink                                                                                                                                                                           |               9 |                20 |
| 4.  E- Textiles                                            | 4.1 Introduction to E - Textiles  4.2 Materials  used  for  E-Textiles :  Metals  and  metallic  nanoparticles, Conductive Polymers, Carbon based material  4.3 Fabrication  methods  used  for  E-Textiles :  Spinning  methods,  Chemical  Solution/vapour  polymerization,  Coating  method, Knitting and Weaving, Embroidery, Braiding, Printing,  Conductive adhesives, Non-woven fabrics  4.4 Emerging Application of E- Textiles |              12 |                24 |
| 5.  Future of  Smart and  E- Textiles                      | 5.1 Latest development in smart textiles and E- Textiles  5.2 Challenges & limitations of Smart Textile  5.3 Environmental concerns in Smart Textiles  5.4 Industry trends and future opportunities  5.5 Challenges and futures of E-Textiles                                                                                                                                                                                           |               8 |                18 |
|                                                            | Total                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |              45 |               100 |

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## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

## Program Name: Diploma  Engineering

Level: Diploma

## Branch: Textile Manufacturing Technology / Textile Designing

Subject Code : DI04000341

Subject Name  :  Smart and E-Textiles

## Suggested Specification Table with Marks (Theory):

## Distribution of Theory Marks (in %)

|   R Level |   U Level |   A Level |   N Level |   E Level |   C Level |
|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
|        20 |        35 |        25 |        10 |        05 |        05 |

Where R: Remember; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate C: Create (as per Revised Bloom's Taxonomy)

## References/Suggested Learning Resources:

## (a) Books:

1. Md  Raihan  Hossain,  Md  Raju  Ahmed  &amp;  Md  Shamim  Alam  (2023)  Smart  textiles,  Textile Progress, 55:2, 47-108, DOI: 10.1080/00405167.2023.2250651
2. Melse Firew Adamu, Tamrat Tesfaye, Baye Berhanu &amp; Abdella Simegnaw (2025) Electronic textiles, Textile Progress, 57:1, 1-71, DOI: 10.1080/00405167.2025.2468595

## (b) Open source software and website:

1. https://textilelearner.net/electronic-textiles/
2. https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/16/6055
3. https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1155564
4. https://www.loomia.com/blog/passive-vs-active-smart-textiles
5. https://apparelresources.com/technology-news/retail-tech/smart-wearable-e-textilesinternational-fablabs/

## List of Laboratory/Learning Resources Required:

## Suggested Project List:

1. Prepare a detailed report on types of sensors used in Smart Textiles.
2. Prepare a detailed report on material used in E Textiles.
3. Study the parameters in fabrication methods of E Textiles.
4. Prepare a chart for different application of Smart and E Textiles.
5. Prepare comprehensive reports on Environmental concerns in Smart and E Textiles.

## Suggested Activities for Students:

1. Explore wearable circuits and e-textiles by sewing a circuit and LEDs into ordinary gloves.
2. Prepare showcase portfolios of various sensors used in Smart Textiles.
3. Internet survey regarding latest development in the area of Smart and E Textiles.
4. Present a seminar on any relevant topic of Smart and E Textiles.
5. Plan field trips to Smart and E Textiles manufacturing facilities or research association.

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