Advances in textile engineering and digital technology are reshaping the future of functional wearables. Innovations in 3D simulations, AI modeling, and computerized knitting techniques are transforming e-textiles by enhancing biosignal quality, wearability, and comfort. These advancements address critical challenges in personalization, inclusivity, and human-centered design, while redefining the role of textiles in healthcare and biomedical engineering.

This seminar will explore how e-textiles, when combined with advanced digital tools, bridge the gap between traditional garment manufacturing and cutting-edge wearable solutions. Examples include Youn's Contact Pressure (CP) Model, a predictive tool for optimizing wearable design that enhances both biosignal quality and wearer comfort, as well as SecurECG, an ECG-monitoring sports bra, and EMG armbands that exemplify how digital innovations are applied to health-monitoring wearables.

This talk will conclude by envisioning the future of textiles, emphasizing the integration of digital technologies with human-centered design principles to create transformative solutions that advance health equity, inclusivity, and biomedical engineering.