Noble Biomaterials finds sports potential for conductive textiles
12/05/2015
Speaking at Techtextil in Frankfurt in May, Noble Biomaterials explained that Circuitex works by bonding a metal coating to a base polymer or staple fibre so that, while the coating will not come off, fabrics will remain flexible and suitable for use in clothing.
Among a number of potential uses for the technology in sports, the company has looked at exercise clothing that can transmit stimulation to specific muscle groups (see image) and an intriguing application that could help cure flaws in people’s golf swings.
Bennett Fisher, general manager at Noble Biomaterials, explained at Techtextil that Circuitex can also go into specially designed fabric for pressure mapping. Hospital beds has been a successful application, alerting patients and staff when there is too much pressure on a particular part of the body. However, Mr Fisher said it could also go into mats at golf driving ranges.
“The mat would be able to see from the way your feet are planted and the way you move if you are going to hit the ball straight,” he said.
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