Textile Connector for Smart Textile Applications

Textile signal lines are some of the more significant parts of an electronic system incorporated in modern smart garments. These applications often need to make lines that are disconnectable. The article presents the construction of two textile connectors that can connect direct current textile electro-conductive lines. These connectors are mostly made of textile materials and are an alternative to conventional connectors or connectors using snap fasteners. The article presents basic research on the electrical properties of the connectors proposed. The present research examined the influence of the size and shape of the connector contacts on their resistance, measured after each disconnection and reconnection of both parts of the connectors. The article also presents research on the dependence of the electrical resistance of the connectors on the pressure force of their textile contacts. The test results presented, and their statistical analysis confirmed the suitability of the connectors presented for applications in e-textiles.