WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY INSPIRED BY NATURE: BIOWEAR

Abstract

In the scientific studies carried out in the poles, the use of the right equipment is of great importance in order to ensure the comfort of the researchers and the high efficiency that can be obtained from the project. In the project, a jacket prototype was developed by focusing on user/environment-friendly wearable technologies that can be used in the poles. In the design and production process, the discipline of inspiration from nature, "biomimicry" and ecological textile concepts were used. The modeling phase of the jacket was carried out using the Blender 3.1 solid modeling program. Changes/improvements have been made on an old jacket by upcycling the jacket in production. In the layer structure of the coat; Three layers were determined as outer fabric, padding and lining. This is because the fat, skin and fur structures of polar bears are taken as examples in the design process. Goose down and hemp fibers were preferred in the filling material, and the middle layer structure of the coat was completed; a natural, insulating middle layer is provided. In the lining part of the coat, 70% hemp and 30% cotton lining structure was chosen. In this way, the hemp plant, which is a local resource, was used and an organic inner layer was formed, eliminating the risk of sweating and allergic reaction of the part that will come into contact with the skin. The body temperature of the individual wearing our jacket, pulse values, location warning in case of sudden fall and an emergency button are available in our jacket. The obtained data will be able to transfer data to the base simultaneously with the bluetooth module on Blynk. It will be able to transmit data to the base station simultaneously using the LoRa module. The safety and comfort of the individual wearing the protective equipment is ensured outside, and an environmentally friendly alternative has been developed while doing this.