## METHOD FOR FORMING A SENSORY TEXTILE AND A SENSORY TEXTILE DEVICE 

## TECHNICAL FIELD 

[001] The present disclosure relates to a method for forming a sensory textile, and a sensory textile device. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to sensory textile devices fabricated as wearable smart textiles. 

## BACKGROUND 

[002] There has been increasing demand for smart garments, smart textiles or fabrics. Such smart textiles or fabrics are fabrics that incorporate electrical or electronic components that add value for the wearer. 

[003] Some smart textiles allow colour changing and lighting. There has also been demand for more useful functionality to be incorporated into such textiles. 

[004] Useful functionality can involve the provision of sensors and motion detection systems. However, many such systems require batteries that are uncomfortable when worn, or cannot provide fine resolution determination of motion. 

[005] It is desirable therefore to provide a sensory textile with enhanced, or different functionality when compared with prior art sensory textiles, or at least to provide a useful alternative. 

## SUMMARY OFTHE PRESENT DISCLOSURE 

[006] In accordance with the present disclosure, there is provided a method for forming a sensory textile, comprising: 

providing a conductive polymer, a dopant and a solvent; 

mixing the conductive polymer, dopant and solvent to form a mixture having a predetermined ratio of the conductive polymer and the dopant, and a predetermined concentration of the conductive polymer; 

contacting a fabric with the mixture t o coat the fabric with the conductive polymer and dopant; and 

drying the coated fabric. 

[007] Providing a conductive polymer may comprise providing a conductive organic polymer. The conductive polymer may be provided as a dispersion in a solution. Providing a conductive polymer may comprise providing poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS). 

