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Huang et al. Soft Sci 2024;4:40 Soft Science
DOI: 10.20517/ss.2024.37

Review Article Open Access

Textile electronics for ubiquitous health monitoring

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Feng-Chang Huang, Xi-Di Sun, Yi Shi , Li-Jia Pan *
Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University,
Nanjing 210093, Jiangsu, China.
* Correspondence to: Prof. Li-Jia Pan, Prof. Yi Shi, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of
Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, No.163 Xianlin Ave, Qixia, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu, China. E-mail:
ljpan@nju.edu.cn; yshi@nju.edu.cn

How to cite this article: Huang FC, Sun XD, Shi Y, Pan LJ. Textile electronics for ubiquitous health monitoring. Soft Sci 2024;4:40.
https://dx.doi.org/10.20517/ss.2024.37

Received: 2 Sep 2024 First Decision: 18 Oct 2024 Revised: 3 Nov 2024 Accepted: 20 Nov 2024 Published: 28 Nov 2024

Academic Editors: Huanyu Cheng, YongAn Huang Copy Editor: Pei-Yun Wang Production Editor: Pei-Yun Wang

Abstract
The emergence of wearable electronics, along with an increased emphasis on personal health, has catalyzed a
transformation in conventional health monitoring methods. Textile electronics are attracting significant attention
due to their good flexibility, breathability, biocompatibility, portability and wearability, positioning them as a
promising platform for human health monitoring. Consequently, substantial efforts are being dedicated to
developing multifunctional, integrated, and reliable health monitoring systems based on textile electronics. This
review summarizes recent advancements in textile electronics, focusing on materials, preparation techniques for
functional fibers and fabrics, design strategies for textile-based health monitoring systems, and applications in
ubiquitous health monitoring. Additionally, some emerging strategies for integration are presented. Moreover, the
challenges and future outlook of textile electronics, along with potential solutions are discussed.

Keywords: Textile electronics, functional fiber, healthcare monitoring, integration strategies, wearable electronics

INTRODUCTION
As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves and human demands increase, wearable electronics are emerging as
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platforms for the next generation of multifunctional and user-friendly intelligent devices . Ideal wearable
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electronics possess properties of excellent wearability and durability . Consequently, researchers are
striving to develop wearable technologies that exhibit superior electrical performance while ensuring
excellent deformability and comfort. Textile electronics, a crucial component of the smart wearable devices

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