Sensory Considerations for Emerging Textile Applications
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Kay, Emma, Levick, Jessica, Machingura, Tawanda and Bird, Stephen. 2024. "Sensory Considerations for Emerging Textile Applications." Textiles. 4 (1), pp. 17-25. https://doi.org/10.3390/textiles4010002
Article Title | Sensory Considerations for Emerging Textile Applications |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Kay, Emma, Levick, Jessica, Machingura, Tawanda and Bird, Stephen |
Journal Title | Textiles |
Journal Citation | 4 (1), pp. 17-25 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2024 |
Publisher | MDPI AG |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISSN | 2673-7248 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/textiles4010002 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7248/4/1/2 |
Abstract | Textiles are increasingly playing a role as a therapeutic medium in the disability field as well as in everyday life. This paper aims to review the literature on the relationship between textiles and sensory integration or sensory preferences in the general population. A brief literature review was conducted using PubMed (MEDLINE), SCOPUS, and Google Scholar. The review of the current literature highlights some key themes in the literature, including the indication that adaptive and sensory clothing design requires consideration of the textiles and fabrics being used, the functionality and appearance of garments, and affordability and access. The evidence suggests that clothing design should utilize soft fabrics which are seamless, have limited external tags, support social participation and functional engagement in daily activities, and are accessible. |
Keywords | adult; textiles; sensory integration; occupational therapy; sport; |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420104. Occupational therapy |
Byline Affiliations | School of Health and Medical Sciences |
Centre for Health Research |
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