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Evaluation of the electrical integrity of E-textiles subjected to environmental conditions

Authors :
Jeremiah Slade
Kelly Bogan
Abdel-Fattah M. Seyam
Source :
The Journal of The Textile Institute. 109:393-409
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Informa UK Limited, 2017.

Abstract

E-textiles contain electrically conductive elements and electronic devices that are integrated in textile substrate. Wearable e-textiles are expected to perform like textiles in terms of breathability, conformability, and comfort despite the presence of the electrically conductive elements and electronics. E-textiles are also expected to provide reliable data and signal processing like electronic devices while they are subjected to normal wear and tear under different environmental conditions. The goal of this research was to investigate the electrical integrity of e-textiles while they are subjected to environmental conditions. Different woven samples of electronic-improved outer tactical vest with two narrow conductive traces woven in the warp direction were subjected to range of temperatures and humidity, including extreme conditions. The effects of formation parameters (e-yarn type, number of e-yarns/trace, and weldability), temperature, and humidity on the integrity of the e-textiles were stu...

Details

ISSN :
17542340 and 00405000
Volume :
109
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Journal of The Textile Institute
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........11c2a2c447006b51699d7cd667c58807
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2017.1350128