An application specific integrated circuit or ASIC is connected to a plurality of bridge type sense elements for analog multiplexing the outputs from a selected sense element to a common signal conditioning path. The garment incorporates one or more bands of flexible material that circumscribe portions of the wearer’s body, with at least one sensor device positioned on the garment between the band and the wearer’s body. Furthermore, in the uppermost layer, a shield is formed covering the upper portion of the capacitor element.