Textile Circuitry

Integrating technology in a seamless,
invisible manner

ELEVATING PRODUCT APPLICATIONS

Invisible and Seamless

Our solutions in textile circuitry offer a range of novel capabilities allowing for a new generation of devices that are soft, stretchable and anatomically compliant, and withstanding high tensile stress associated with on-body applications.

Platform Features

Seamless

Design freedom without sacrificing performance or comfort.

Safe

Ensures safety and withstands mechanical stresses.

Machine Washable

Machine washable systems.

Flexible

High Durability & Flexibility

Configurable

Consistent & configurable resistance levels once Configured.

 

Constructions

Laid down, bonded, and embroidered constructions available.

Conductive Pathways

Being the backbone of textile circuitry, conductive pathways offer the means to connect power and data. Available on multiple different configurations (16+ variants) to suit different applications.

+ Conductive Coated Wires
+ Conductive Yarn
+ Printed Pathways
+ Sewable Pathways
+ Embroidered Pathways

Interconnections

Techniques that have been developed to connect both external and embedded electronic accessories to textile circuitries

+ Conductive Adhesives
+ Bar Tacking
+ Rivets
+ Snaps: Magnetic or Mechanical
+ Crimp Pins
+ FPC FFC Connectors

Conductive Inlays

The capability of incorporating flexible wires, tubes, and active elements to the fabric by using the knitting process to present the technology in a seamless, invisible manner

+ Smart garments
+ Heating
+ Data transferring
+ Lighting ( optical fiber, LED yarns)
+ NFC + RFID (In yarn level)
+ Sensor in yarn level

Encapsulation

Capability of incorporating flexible wires, tubes and active elements to the fabric by using knitting process to present the technology in a seamless, invisible manner

+ PastiDip
+ Silicone
+ Liquid PU
+ PU Tapes
+ Neoprene + Fabric

OUR TEXTILE CIRCUITRY

Applications

Embedding Intelligence through textile circuitry.

Interconnections

+ For Durability and withstanding mechanical stresses
+ No data loss with negligible resistance in connection
+ Machine washable

Allows for:
+ From sensor interfaces to conductive pathways to control unit
+ Between textile circuitries at different locations
+ From textile circuitries to batteries

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Conductive Inlays

+ Ubiquitous and invisible integration with less material handling
+Automated process (No separate insertion) with time/cost savings

+ Connected Clothing
+ Varied technology integration capability : Heating, Data transferring, Lighting ( optical fiber, LED yarns), NFC + RFID (In yarn level), Sensor
+ Built in at yarn level

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TECHNOLOGY WOVEN IN

Explore All Platforms

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Engineered Knit

Leveraging Flat, Circular, and Warp knitting techniques to create complex structures, designs, and modulus.

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Narrow Width Fabrics

Elasticated fabrics and elastomeric yarns engineered to achieve stretch and durability, as well as support complex design and construction.

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Injection Molding

A revolutionary form and padding technology for impact protection and the encasing of electronics.

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Visibility

Next-to-skin LED-based lighting that provides on-demand illumination ensuring visibility and safety, now with RGB capabilities.

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Thermal Regulation

Intelligent fabric-based thermal regulation, that can support a variety of functions ranging from microclimate regulation to pain management.

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Sensing

Seamlessly integrated biopotential and biomechanical sensors that allow for the collection of metrics ranging from heart rate to motion.

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Feedback

Haptics, TENS, and EMS integrated into soft goods for tactile feedback, notification, and chronic pain management.

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Touch Textiles

Pressure-sensitive textile constructions used to create interactive interfaces, replacing the need for traditional plastic components.

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Data Transfer

Transfer of data and power across fabric substrates with limited flow and interference and low resistance, supporting over 4gbps and 40V at 5A.

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Flexible Battery

Adaptable battery for a multitude of wearable uses. Flexible, washable, semi-solid electrolyte construction that serves as the industry’s solution to the growing design needs.

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Textile Circuitry

A collection of conductive pathways and inlays, interconnects and encapsulation to present technology in a seamless and invisible manner

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Bio-mimicking material

Thermo-responsive polymers and yarns, pine-cone biomimetic yarn for moisture management for improved comfort over extended wear times.

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PU foam-based Injection Molding

Replacing hard plastic components for flexibility, durability, and seamless integration of sensors

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Acoustic dampening fabrics

Certified Acoustic fabrics specifically designed for uninterrupted sound passthrough from materials to product.

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Memory Foam with PU Leather

Internal and external fabric/leather lamination on foam provides superior comfort and flexibility. Memory foam built for high impact/low frequency.

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Silicone Printing and Embellishments

Patented Silicone Application Technology to enable targeted modification of fabric modulus using engineered functional prints for grip and comfort

How to Engage

At Softmatter, our dynamic team has industry-leading expertise in smart textiles, from design to manufacture. We help you strategically enhance your offering so that it has a profound, global impact.

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