Heating ability of electrically conductive textile materials

Abstract

Electrically conductive textile materials can be successfully used also as textile conductors. Electrical heating system consists of power supply, supply conductors and the appliance which is formed by electrically conductive textile material with the ability of heat production. The paper presents modelling principles of these materials. Preparation of samples is discussed. Measurement techniques are described and the results show specific conditions for advantageous use of these materials especially in the area of medical applications.