Antimicrobial solutions provider Noble Biomaterials has teamed up with product design and development group Bemis Associates to develop a seamless, conductive advanced material that allows for simple and durable integration of electronics into apparel.
“About 95 per cent of human interface to the world is through textiles. The need to integrate technology into apparel is vital and our collaboration with Bemis will enable critical infrastructure components that will allow brands to deliver on the promise of truly connected apparel,” said Joel Furey, Chief Commercial Officer, Noble Biomaterials.
The material is engineered with Noble’s Circuitex technology and provides for the detection, transmission and protection of electronic signals in a soft and flexible format. Its unique construction allows to design smart garments with integrated stretch and durability using Bemis Sewfree Bonding.
Also Read – Völkl and HeiQ launch water repellent fluorine-free performancewear
As per the company, Circuitex is made by permanently bonding pure silver which is a highly conductive element, to the surface of a textile fibre or fabric. The bond creates a continuous layer of silver, yet retains the flexibility, comfort and durability of the textile material. Products using Circuitex can provide myriad data streams (ECG, EMG, strain, pressure mapping), as well as allowing for active power delivery (lighting, electro-muscle stimulation, basic power).
“The key to success in the connected products space is strategic collaboration – and the teamwork between Bemis and Noble to deliver a simplified product and process is an expression of that cooperative mentality,” said Steve Howard, Chief Executive Officer, Bemis Worldwide.
