Abstract:

This article presents a concept and describes the procedure for manufacturing textronic textile products in the shape of a laminar structure with incorporated electro-conductive channels. We demonstrate that it is possible to introduce electro-conductive elements, such as copper wires, steel and metal plated synthetic fibres into the structure of stitched nonwovens. We also present an analysis of the electro-conductive and usage properties of the products manufactured, such as for example the bending rigidity.