[gallery] The DIY community and small research studios around the world are continuously pushing the boundaries on the possibilities of eTextiles. Here are some interesting projects and sensors that are being explored:
Bodyinterface introduces various wearable/installation projects done by SIAT soft-circuit research group members in Simon Fraser University as well as projects from the Body Interface course in the same university. Inspired by Hannah Perner-Wilson’s stroke sensor, they're investigating their own which sense when they are touched and stroked. (images)
Hannah Perner-Wilson at Plusea investigates stroke sensors made out of carefully crafted conductive threads:
She is also exploring interesting resistive fabric sensors that can bend and be washed:
And one of my favorite, also from Perner-Wilson, combines craft and technology by knitting a sensor that measures stretch:
If you want to dive in and start doing your own exploration, Lynne Bruning has an informative video that covers the basic materials that you need to start creating and prototyping your own:
Images from bodyinterface.