Sweat and air permeable electronics enabled by engineered hierarchical fabric system for exercise management.
Journal:
Microsystems & nanoengineering
Published Date:
Jun 22, 2026
Abstract
Scientific exercise monitoring is significant for injury risk prevention and training outcome promotion. Wearable biosensing technologies have emerged as transformative tools for real-time, in-situ physiological state profiling through dynamic biomarker detection during exercise activities. However, current studies remain suboptimal for practical exercise management due to inherent constraints including single-analyte detection paradigms, limited permeability and breathability, and inadequate thermoregulatory performance. Here, we present a novel wearable composite fabric system engineered for multiplex sweat biomarker monitoring while delivering unprecedented wear comfort. The hierarchical architecture was achieved through strategic integration of interwoven fiber-based sensor arrays with conventional textiles, augmented by bilateral deposition of microbead-enhanced polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) electrospun nanofiber membranes. The porous matrix, Janus hierarchical gradient, and microbead-mediated interfacial engineering render this fabric system with excellent breathability of 13 mm/s, water vapor transmission rate of 468.9 g/m2/h, and solar reflectance of 96.2%. Systematic validation revealed the system's capabilities in multiplex biomarker tracking during diverse exercise scenarios, machine learning-powered fatigue assessment, and scientific exercise regimen evaluation. This work establishes a universal framework for developing wearable platforms with reliable sensing functionality and wear comfort, facilitating effective personalized exercise healthcare management.
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