Technical Systems in Intelligent Clothing with Active Thermal Protection

Purpose - The practical construction of a patented intelligent article of clothing with active thermal protection, outer shell with a variable thickness, system of thermoinsulating chambers, sensors and measuring systems, microcontroller and control system, actuator system and power supply system based on hardware aspect are presented. Design/methodology/approach – Based on software aspect a measuring and control program with algorithm of intelligent behavior is presented. Findings – Research limitations/implications – The technical systems described represent a suitable basis for experiments and scientific research during the introduction of intelligent clothing into human life. Practical implications – Orginality/value – The prototype of an intelligent article of clothing with active thermal protection was designed and constructed at the Department of Clothing Technology. At the moment it is being subjected to the first experiments of functional investigations. Keywors – clothing, intelligent clothing, active thermal protection Paper type – Research paper