Our Services
Our Textile Technology
Our technology combines mathematically determined textile structures using electrically conductive yarn to form a repeatable and sensitive sensor network.
The technology uses the three-dimensional properties of a textile structure, including interactions of fibres within the yarn itself, to control the electrical contact resistance characteristics of the sensor structure.
The use of a knitted textile based sensor network provides for ease of manufacture and customisation for any required design.
The customisation inherent within the Footfalls’ system allows for innumerable sensor shapes and sizes as well as a redundancy capability hitherto difficult to achieve in flexible environments.
The process developed by Footfalls allows control and manipulation of both yarn-to-yarn interaction and the movement of the micro-mechanical structures that form the basis of knitted fabrics.
This control heralds the emergence of unique smart textiles where sensor functionality is integrated into the fabric structure to allow real-time monitoring whilst also ensuring comfort, personal privacy, wearability and durability.
Electronic Technology
Our hardware guru has developed a unique system to allow the electronics to attach to almost any fabric.
These units can be completely customised to your product needs.
They are small, beautifully designed and hassle free.
Design and Prototyping
The textile team at Footfalls have a wealth of knowledge surrounding knitting design and technology.
Our in-house prototyping capabilities include flat bed knitting, small diameter intarsia circular knitting, 3D printing and software development.
We can assist with textile development for a variety of applications and provide a sampling service prior to final product development.
Finding Solutions
Whatever your textile needs, we want to help you find the best solution to your user problems.
Once we have established your needs we help to realise all aspects of your idea by providing simple yet sophisticated solutions for businesses and users alike.
Collaborative Process
We work collaboratively with you to define your user problems and effectively identify textile solutions.
Working collaboratively throughout the design process allows for the best possible outcomes for both client and end user. This process allows problems and solutions to be targeted before the product reaches the manufacturing and market stages.
Lets Talk!
If you’re in need of smart textile solutions get in touch.