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@inproceedings{Herron:2026:10.1145/3772363.3798330,
author = {Herron, MT and Kohler, M and Nieri, T and Spinelli, DS and Canesi, I and Kutz, Z and Greinke, B and Stewart, R},
doi = {10.1145/3772363.3798330},
title = {Tear-able to Wearable: Exploring End-of-Life Pathways for E-Textiles},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3772363.3798330},
year = {2026}
}
TY - CPAPER
AB - Electronic textiles (e-textiles) represent a growing area in HCI, yet their end-of-life remains largely underexplored, leaving no established pathways for addressing this emerging waste stream. This study represents the first step in an ongoing research program exploring recycling possibilities for e-textiles. This work examines the post-disassembly potential of conductive textile substrates to explore whether these materials retain functional value and if they can be reintegrated into new interactive systems. Using commercially available conductive woven fabrics, we apply mechanical recycling techniques adapted from traditional textile processing to produce new nonwoven materials suitable for medium-pressure, low-resolution piezoresistive sensing. Through electromechanical characterization, we identify both the opportunities and limitations of this approach.
AU - Herron,MT
AU - Kohler,M
AU - Nieri,T
AU - Spinelli,DS
AU - Canesi,I
AU - Kutz,Z
AU - Greinke,B
AU - Stewart,R
DO - 10.1145/3772363.3798330
PY - 2026///
TI - Tear-able to Wearable: Exploring End-of-Life Pathways for E-Textiles
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3772363.3798330
ER -