for energy harvesting and self-powered sensing due to the unique advantages of being soft, light-weight, air permeable, having a natural micro-structure, and due to the low-cost of the textile. However, the further advancement of the textile-based and self-powered sensors of the prior art still faces challenges making its way to large scale production for practical use. 

[089] In accordance with the present disclosure, a PEDOT:PSS functionalized smart textile for diversified wearable applications is fabricated with a facile and low-cost process. Large- scale energy harvesting, physiological sensing, as well as chemical sensing properties can be realized with more compact and comfortable solutions. The generated power can be stored to support the operation of other wearable devices. 

[090] The possible industrial applications of the methods and devices disclosed herein include textile based multi-mode energy harvesters, self-powered strain sensors, gesture sensors, motion sensors, chemical sensors with different enzyme coatings, sweat sensors, force sensors for healthcare, virtual reality, smart control, and entertainment applications. 

[091] During testing, PEDOT:PSS coatings may show some degradation after washing if there is no specific treatment given. But it is possible solve or reduce this issue by consulting surface treatment techniques that are available from textile industries to prevent the coated PEDOT:PSS molecules being washed away when the clothes or textiles are washed in a washing machine. 

[092] The present teachings may be used to produce a garment comprising a sensory textile device as described herein. 

[093] Many modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention. 

[094] Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise, the word "comprise", and variations such as "comprises" and "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated integer or step or group of integers or steps but not the exclusion of any other integer or step or group of integers or steps. 

[095] The reference to any prior art in this specification is not, and should not be taken as, an acknowledgment or any form of suggestion that the prior art forms part of the common general knowledge in Australia and elsewhere. 

