Redefining the future of interaction with e-textiles

Together with Lizzy Stuyfzand, Kickoff Lab received a subsidy from the Stimuleringsfonds to build a bridge between our disciplines: textiles and technology. In this experiment, we researched how to integrate capacitive sensors into an embroidery pattern without sacrificing design freedom and technical functionality. During this “Experiment,” we laid a foundation for the technology and the embroidery patterns. Our research answered two questions: What are working embroidery patterns with conductive thread? And, does the technology work at different sizes? In the experiment, several industrial applications were tested by converting simple designs into prototypes that work within a ‘lab’ setting. In this project, we made the first steps to implementing embroidered capacitive sensors within commercial products.