Smart textiles mechanical properties

The conductive fibers pUed and or twisted with a nonconductive fiber can also form conductive yams. E-textile yams (Slade, 2014) can be made by using insulated copper wires wrapped around a cotton/nylrai/polyester core yam that demonstrates electrical and mechanical properties. The cmiductive yams and fibers are replacing traditional heavy solid or twisted wires that are too fragile and break down after repeated bends. The conductive yams and fibers are rapidly becoming the smart choice for engineers... 

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