[의류제품] Design of Intelligent Garment with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Function Based on the Intarsia Knitting Technique 출판일 : 2010.02.01 저자 : Li Li, Wai Man Au, Yi Li, Kam Man Wan, Sai Ho Wan, Kwok Shing Wong 서지사항 : Textile Research Journal, Volume 80, Issue 3, 279페이지 등록일 : 2011.03.25 I 조회수 : 112 작성자 : admin |
This paper describes the work that was carried out on the design for intelligent wearable
garment with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) function from a knitwear
design perspective. It is perceived that good design is essential for the development of
textile-related products for medical function. The knitwear technique, garment design skill,
Chinese acupuncture therapeutic method and TENS technology were integrated interactively
in an intelligent TENS garment. The garment was observed to have more advantages than
ones incorporating TENS device, such as it readily, quickly and easily targeted the back of
the body; it was more flexible in the treatment by accommodating different numbers and
locations of acupuncture points; it was light, washable, flexible, inexpensive and relatively
simple to manufacture. This work aimed to develop a knitwear design based on intarsia
knitting technique by using proposed textile electrode and conductive yarn to create a novel
therapeutic method for healthcare through dressing. Experimental results revealed that the
knitwear could achieve better results in performance than those incorporating the TENS
therapeutic method.
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