Smart textiles combine fabric and electronics. Our electrically conductive snap fasteners form the interface: they connect the textile electrode on the body to the electronic module that measures and displays – and reliably transmit signals and electrical pulses.
In smart textiles, the snap fastener does not act as a closure but as a conductive connection: between the electronic module that measures and displays, and the textile electrode that measures on the body or delivers electrical pulses.
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Depending on the application, you need a snap fastener that conducts electricity – or one that deliberately contains no metal.
Here the snap fastener serves as a conductive connection between the electronic module and the electrode. Brass is a highly conductive base material. Available in nickel-free (skin-friendly) or gold-plated (oxidation-resistant contact surface) versions.
Lightweight, metal-free and available in many colours. They are not detected as metal and are therefore increasingly used in future textiles – wherever metal is a problem.
Clothing and textiles are becoming an interface: they measure pulse, breathing and pressure, provide warmth at the push of a button, warn of danger and pass data on to a smartphone or clinic – from sports shirts to smart seat cushions in wheelchairs.
Monitor ECG, EMG and breathing at home – data goes straight to the doctor or rehab team. This relieves hospitals and enables early diagnosis.
Training wear monitors heart and muscles and delivers targeted electrical pulses via the electrodes (EMS).
Workwear monitors heart rate and strain – for greater safety in rescue, electrical and industrial work.
Smart seat cushions measure pressure in real time and relieve it automatically. Sensors, cover and control unit can be separated for cleaning.
Heating elements, LED tracks and warning lights for outdoor, work and safety – powered via conductive snap fasteners.
The module snaps in and is removed before washing – one module fits several garments.
Conductive connections dissipate static charge in a controlled way – important in electronics and cleanroom production.
Patient and protective clothing without metal – no interference with X-rays and detectors.
With interchangeable tool sets for conductive snap fasteners, plastic snap fasteners, eyelets and rivets.
For simple, hassle-free setting – with manual pedal operation and a pneumatic cylinder.
For frequent setting of eyelets, snap fasteners and rivets – robust and precise.
For wearables, what counts is reliable contacts, skin-friendly surfaces and durability – wash after wash.
Our conductive snap fasteners are made of brass and are available in two versions: nickel-free – skin-friendly for direct body contact – or gold-plated – gold does not oxidise and ensures a durable contact surface.
It is the conductive connection between the electronic module that measures and displays, and the textile electrode on the body. Biosignals such as ECG or EMG flow through it to the module and – during stimulation – electrical pulses flow to the electrode.
Plastic snap fasteners are lightweight and metal-free. They are not detected as metal and are therefore suitable for clothing used in X-ray and imaging areas, at security checks and in metal-free environments.
The T12 pneumatic machine (with pedal) is suitable for series production, the Mod. 4 AF hand screw press for samples and medium quantities. Both work with interchangeable tool sets.
Stock items are generally delivered within 1–3 working days.
For special products and custom versions, the delivery time is usually around 2–4 weeks.
That depends on the overall construction of the textile and the electronics. We will be happy to advise you and develop the right solution together with you.
Yes. As a development partner, we advise you from the first sample through the prototype to series production.
The module is snapped on via the conductive snap fastener – robust in everyday use, with no plug needed. Before washing it is simply unsnapped, and one module fits several garments.
For example in health and telemedicine, in sports with muscle stimulation (EMS), in workwear and protective clothing, in care and rehab aids, and in heated and illuminated textiles.
In ESD applications, conductive connections dissipate static charge in a controlled way – important in electronics and cleanroom production.
Plastidur plastic snap fasteners are available as standard in matt black (col. 9005) and matt white (col. 9010), with further RAL colours on request. Find out more under Plastic snap fasteners.
Plastic snap fasteners have their own die set consisting of upper and lower tool – one set per series and size, for example for Plastidur 2008 and 2010. Find out more under Setting tools for snap fasteners.
