Design and Efficacy Study of a Digital Sports Training System Based on Smart Textiles

Wei Jin

Article
2025 / Volume 8 / Pages 1091-1106
Received 12 August 2025; Accepted 16 September 2025; Published 26 December 2025
https://doi.org/10.31881/TLR.2025.1091

Abstract
Smart textiles represent a paradigm shift in wearable technology, enabling the seamless integration of multimodal sensing capabilities directly into apparel for complex human performance analysis. This paper presents the design, implementation, and efficacy evaluation of a novel digital sports training system centered on a smart textile garment. The system architecture features: (1) a sensor-integrated garment for real-time collection of biomechanical and physiological data; (2) a wireless data acquisition module; and (3) a software platform for data analysis and actionable feedback. The smart garment incorporates a network of flexible piezoresistive sensors and inertial measurement units (IMUs) for motion and pressure capture, alongside textile-based electrodes for electrocardiogram (ECG) and electromyography (EMG) monitoring. A six-week controlled study involving amateur basketball players was conducted. The experimental group (EG), using the smart textile system, demonstrated statistically significant improvements in shooting form consistency (18.5% increase, p < 0.01) and vertical jump height (8.2% increase, p < 0.05) compared to the control group (CG). This study provides strong evidence for the effectiveness of smart textile-based systems in providing quantitative, real-time, and personalized feedback, suggesting that such systems may be a powerful tool for enhancing athletic training outcomes.

Keywords
smart textiles, wearable sensors, sports biomechanics, performance analysis, digital sports