The TextielLab was a partner in the multi-year Creative Industry Scientific Programme (CRISP). As part of this, the research project 'Smart Textiles – Wearable Services' encompassed 11 pathways, five of which were in collaboration with the TextielLab. The result of these five pathways was five prototypes, developed in the lab’s knitting department.
Between 2011 and 2013, various research projects focusing on smart textiles were carried out in the TextielLab. One of these led to 'Tender', which tested the strength of conductive yarns in a knitted garment. Programmable microchips in fabric pouches were integrated into the high-tech garment. The chips were programmed to respond to different types of input, allowing a series of actions to be performed. For example, ‘Tender’ responds to touch. At different points in the garment, the knitted pouches can light up when they make contact with the skin.
CRISP was established to develop a knowledge infrastructure that stimulates the growth of the Dutch design sector and creative industries. The programme focused on the design of product service systems, generating and disseminating the knowledge, tools and methods needed to design smart products and highly experiential services. Smart Textile Services, a subdivision of CRISP, focused on developing successful methods, platforms and models to understand the multidisciplinary opportunities and challenges of smart textile products. CRISP was supported by the following partners: TU Eindhoven, TU Delft, the TextielMuseum/TextielLab, Design Academy Eindhoven, De Wever, Johan van de Acker Textielfabriek, De Waag Society, Modint, Metatronics, Unit 040, V2 lab, Saxion Hogescholen, Savo BV, Pauline van Dongen, by Borre, Optima Knit, Lantor, Stichting Contactgroep Textiel.
Smart Textiles – Wearable Services, TU Eindhoven in collaboration with the TextielMuseum/TextielLab (2015)
