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Department of Fashion Design
Guest Lecture on Smart Textiles
Resource Person(s) with Affiliation: Dr. Babita Bhandari, Course Coordinator, Assistant Professor, NIFT, Kangra
Date: 18th March, 2024
Venue: M1, M – Block, Invertis University
Attendees: Undergraduate Students of Department of Fashion Design
Convener: Ms. Shewali Sahay
Event Description:
On March 18, 2024, the Department of Fashion Design was honored to host a guest lecture on "Smart Textiles," delivered by Dr. Babita Bhandari, Course Coordinator, Assistant Professor, NIFT Kangra. The lecture aimed to introduce our undergraduate students to the exciting and rapidly evolving world of smart textiles. Dr. Bhandari began by explaining the fundamental types of smart textiles—passive, active, and ultra-smart textiles—highlighting their ability to sense, react, and adapt to environmental stimuli. The presentation covered the integration of advanced materials like conductive fibers, microelectronics, and nanotechnology, which are pivotal in creating these innovative textiles.
Throughout the lecture, Dr. Bhandari, showcased a variety of real-world applications of smart textiles. The sports and fitness industry benefits from clothing embedded with performance-tracking sensors, while the fashion industry is exploring garments that change color and pattern in response to environmental changes. Additionally, military and defense sectors are utilizing adaptive camouflage and health-monitoring uniforms, and smart home textiles are being developed to regulate light and temperature, enhancing comfort and energy efficiency.
The session concluded with a dynamic Q&A segment, where students eagerly engaged with Dr. Bhandari, asking questions about the future prospects of smart textiles. The lecture not only broadened the students' understanding of smart textiles but also sparked a keen interest in pursuing further research and careers in this innovative field.
