Application of Modelling and Simulation in Smart and Technical Textiles

This chapter includes the applications of modeling and simulation in the field of smart and technical textiles. Brief descriptions of different models for predicting the properties and perfonnance of smart, intelligent, electronic and technical textiles are also included. The application of various types of models such as artificial neural network, computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, model of colloidal computing, fuzzy logic and magnetic resonance imaging techniques have been discussed. Different smart and technical textiles covered include phase change materials, shape memory materials, monofilament technical textiles, protective textiles and medical textiles. The models simulate various properties of smart and technical textiles such as comfort, tensile properties, water permeability, air permeability and performance. Some of the lacking areas which needed further developments and future directions are also highlighted.