Effect of cyclic fastening–unfastening and interruption of current flowing through a snap fastener electrical connector on its resistance
Integrating electronic components into smart textiles revolutionised the field, with snap fasteners often serving as electrical connectors. This study investigated the electrical and mechanical durability of sewn-on snap fasteners under cyclic fastening–unfastening and interruption of direct current...
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| description | Integrating electronic components into smart textiles revolutionised the field, with snap fasteners often serving as electrical connectors. This study investigated the electrical and mechanical durability of sewn-on snap fasteners under cyclic fastening–unfastening and interruption of direct current (DC) flowing through them. The available literature indicates that snap fasteners can endure repeated mechanical stresses; however, there is a lack of data regarding their behaviour during the cyclic interruption of DC flow. This research fills this gap by analysing changes in electrical resistance and unfastening forces over 10,000 cycles of current interruption. Results indicate that larger snap fasteners offer greater mechanical resistance, although size does not significantly impact electrical durability. For example, the average force needed to release the snap fasteners after 10,000 cycles is reduced to 5 N for large snap fasteners and 2 N for the small ones. This article also discusses how the substrate fabric and the type of thread used to attach the snap fastener affect the electrical strength of the tested connector. The findings presented offer valuable insights for designing and selecting materials in future smart textile applications, thereby enhancing the robustness and functionality of wearable electronics. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e290c941fed74449af6ae1522e83d75f2025-08-20T02:44:12ZengDe GruyterAUTEX Research Journal2300-09292025-07-012511910.1515/aut-2025-0046Effect of cyclic fastening–unfastening and interruption of current flowing through a snap fastener electrical connector on its resistanceLeśnikowski Jacek0Szewczyk Monika1Institute of Architecture of Textiles, Lodz University of Technology, Żeromskiego 116, 90-924, Łódź, PolandInstitute of Architecture of Textiles, Lodz University of Technology, Żeromskiego 116, 90-924, Łódź, PolandIntegrating electronic components into smart textiles revolutionised the field, with snap fasteners often serving as electrical connectors. This study investigated the electrical and mechanical durability of sewn-on snap fasteners under cyclic fastening–unfastening and interruption of direct current (DC) flowing through them. The available literature indicates that snap fasteners can endure repeated mechanical stresses; however, there is a lack of data regarding their behaviour during the cyclic interruption of DC flow. This research fills this gap by analysing changes in electrical resistance and unfastening forces over 10,000 cycles of current interruption. Results indicate that larger snap fasteners offer greater mechanical resistance, although size does not significantly impact electrical durability. For example, the average force needed to release the snap fasteners after 10,000 cycles is reduced to 5 N for large snap fasteners and 2 N for the small ones. This article also discusses how the substrate fabric and the type of thread used to attach the snap fastener affect the electrical strength of the tested connector. The findings presented offer valuable insights for designing and selecting materials in future smart textile applications, thereby enhancing the robustness and functionality of wearable electronics.https://doi.org/10.1515/aut-2025-0046snap fastenerssmart clothingtextile connectorse-textilessmart textiles |
| spellingShingle | Leśnikowski Jacek Szewczyk Monika Effect of cyclic fastening–unfastening and interruption of current flowing through a snap fastener electrical connector on its resistance AUTEX Research Journal snap fasteners smart clothing textile connectors e-textiles smart textiles |
| title | Effect of cyclic fastening–unfastening and interruption of current flowing through a snap fastener electrical connector on its resistance |
| title_full | Effect of cyclic fastening–unfastening and interruption of current flowing through a snap fastener electrical connector on its resistance |
| title_fullStr | Effect of cyclic fastening–unfastening and interruption of current flowing through a snap fastener electrical connector on its resistance |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of cyclic fastening–unfastening and interruption of current flowing through a snap fastener electrical connector on its resistance |
| title_short | Effect of cyclic fastening–unfastening and interruption of current flowing through a snap fastener electrical connector on its resistance |
| title_sort | effect of cyclic fastening unfastening and interruption of current flowing through a snap fastener electrical connector on its resistance |
| topic | snap fasteners smart clothing textile connectors e-textiles smart textiles |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1515/aut-2025-0046 |
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