Smart-textile design
Developing connected garments and smart textiles tailored to your use case and constraints.
Developing your connected garment from A to Z
From product idea to full e-textile architecture: textile, sensors, conductive paths, connectors and electronic modules.
Custom e-textile architecture
Defining the right e-textile architecture is the key to a reliable and comfortable connected garment.
- + Mapping sensor zones (ECG, EMG, IMU, pressure, temperature…)
- + Definition of conductive paths and textile buses
- + Positioning connectors and electronic modules
- + Managing constraint zones (bending, stretching, friction)
- + Taking sizing and grading into account
Selection of textile & conductive technologies
We select the technologies best suited to your use case and industrial constraints.
- + Conductive yarns, ribbons and braids
- + Knitting, weaving, embroidery or printed electronics
- + Multi-layer textile assemblies (lamination, bonding…)
- + Compatibility with your textile partners and production lines
- + Cost / performance / durability optimisation
Integration of sensors & modules into the garment
Designing a smart textile means integrating sensors and modules without compromising comfort or aesthetics.
- + Discreet integration of electronic modules (ECU, batteries, antennas)
- + Managing thickness and rigidity zones
- + Textile ↔ electronic interfaces defined early in the process
- + Preparing future overmolding and encapsulation steps
- + Co-design with your product, design and R&D teams
Ergonomics, comfort & product integration
A connected garment must be wearable for long periods, without discomfort or constraint.
- + Analysis of main postures and movements
- + Ergonomic positioning of sensors and modules
- + Distribution of compression and support zones
- + Joint work on style, fit and sizing
- + Consideration of thermal and tactile comfort
Mechanical, thermal & electrical constraints
We anticipate the constraints your connected garment will face in real-world use.
- + Stretching, bending, friction and tensile stress
- + Local heating, ventilation and sweat management
- + Grounding, shielding and EMC considerations
- + Certification tests and compliance preparation
- + Preparing prototyping and industrialisation steps
Co-design workshops
Dedicated sessions with your product, R&D and marketing teams to frame your connected garment.
Technology exploration
Comparison of textile, sensor and connector technologies suitable for your use case.
Textile & e-textile lab
Textile prototypes, pathway architectures, sensor positioning and comfort testing.
Electronics expertise
Specification of modules, interfaces, protocols and electrical constraints linked to textiles.
Expertise at the core of your products
Discover our technical expertise
Every smart-textile product developed by AQ-Tech combines several disciplines: mechanics for durability, electronics for embedded intelligence, and technical textiles for flexibility and comfort.
FAQ — Developing connected garments
Where should I start when developing a connected garment?
The first step is to clarify the use case, the signals to measure, comfort constraints and the real conditions of use. We help you define all these elements and build the right e-textile architecture.
Can you work from an existing garment?
Yes, we can adapt an existing pattern or product line to integrate sensors, conductive paths and electronic modules while preserving your product’s identity.
What is the difference between a smart textile and a connected garment?
A smart textile integrates active functions (sensing, actuation, conduction…), while a connected garment also includes electronics, communication and often a data platform or app.
Do you also support prototyping and industrialisation?
Yes, AQ-Tech can support the entire chain: design, integration, prototyping, pre-series and industrialisation with your textile and electronics partners.
