Conductive polymer coated elastomer contact structure for woven electronic textile

This paper reported a novel innovation of electrical contact structure in flexible device technology. The poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(4-styrenesulfonate) coated silicone elastomer structure is employed in composing the electrical circuit through a large area of woven electronic textile (e-textile), and functions as the electrical contact between weft and warp (interlaced) fiber ribbons. The structure enhances the durability, flexibility and stability of electrical contact in the woven e-textile better than those of the ribbons without it.