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AATCC Developing Standard Test Methods, Specifications for E-Textiles

During her Printed Electronics Symposium presentation, Diana Wyman offered up the reasons for testing and what to consider.

The AATCC is seeking a universal testing method for e-textiles “to compare apples to apples” while avoiding redundacy, according to Technical Director Diana Wyman. First, the professional association had to define e-textiles: “A fabric or textile product with permantently integrated electrical circuits or parts of electrical circuits.” Wyman said there is an overlap of the electronic components and textiles.  “It’s not all wearables, the Fitbits…,&#82...

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