Reliability of E-Textile Conductive Paths and Passive Component Interfaces

Abstract

E-textiles are subjected to harsh environmental conditions such as perspiration, mechanical abrasion, repeated washing and drying cycles, stretching, moisture, and temperature fluctuations. This study focuses on evaluating the durability of stretchable textile conductive ribbons composed of silver-coated microwires, particularly the electrical resistance of these ribbons and their connections to passive components after repeated washing. Thewashing process exposes textile electronics to combined mechanical, chemical, and thermal stress.