Launch of the first e-textile standard
16/05/2025
“As the first standard of this kind, IPC-8981 provides a solid basis for e-textile developers to make their products more reliable, set quality targets, and choose relevant testing methods,” commented Sigrid Rotzler of Fraunhofer-Institut fur Zuverlassigkeit und Mikrointegration. He and Vladan Koncar, of ENSAIT GEMTEX Lab – University of Lille, led the IPC E-Textiles Wearables Standard Task Group that defined the standard’s framework. The task group also included experts from the textile and electronics industries.
The framework includes 14 newly published test methods covering environmental and mechanical durability factors such as abrasion, perspiration, UV exposure and washing. IPC said that it also offers guidance on testing thresholds to reduce unnecessary testing steps and streamline product development.
The standard, with its associated test methods, “will help companies from both the textile and electronics sectors collaborate more effectively to develop high-quality products that are ready for market adoption,” added Mr Rotzler.
IPC has also announced the promotion of Sanjay Huprikar to chief global officer, a newly created position. He joined the organisation in 2012 and has held different roles, most recently as president of IPC’s Europe and South Asia operations. The organisation is headquartered in Bannockburn, Illinois.
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