Electro textile developer Textronics spins off from INVISTA
18 Jun '05
5 min read
Textronics is a developer and provider of electro-textiles or “e-textiles,” which are fabrics or systems that can conduct, warm, illuminate or sense via the conversion or use of energy. The company's unique technology portfolio — which uses the stretch and recovery properties of elastomeric materials to interact with electronic systems — originated from INVISTA (formerly DuPont Textiles and Interiors) research into the development of “smart” fibers. Current work streams include:
• A family of durable, highly-conductive, elastic yarns with outstanding textile processing characteristics.
• Conductive polymers with a consistent dynamic response to stretch and recovery that allows the material to be used as a sensor.
• Conductive, elastic inter-connect ribbon substrates suitable for wiring harness applications.
• Consumer-friendly prototype garments that sense heart rate and respiration via the fabric's stretch and recovery properties.
INVISTA is an integrated polymer, intermediates and fibers business with a global presence on six continents. It operates five major businesses: Apparel; Interiors; Intermediates; Performance Fibers; and Polymer and Resins. INVISTA delivers exceptional value for its customers through market insights and technology innovations, along with a powerful portfolio of the most recognized global brands and trademarks in their respective industries including: ADI-PURE, Anshuibao, ANTRON, AVORA FR, C12, COMFOREL, dustries including: ADI-PURE, Anshuibao, ANTRON, AVORA FR, C12, COMFOREL, COOLMAX, CORDURA, CORFREE, DACRON,DBE, DYTEK, ESP, FORCE POLYESTER, INVISTA NYCO, LYCRA, POLARGUARD, POLYSHIELD, SOLARMAX, STAINMASTER, SUPPLEX, SUPRIVA, TACTEL, TACTESSE, TERATE POLYOLS, TERATHANE and THERMOLITE. More information on INVISTA can be found at www.INVISTA.com.
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