Svettkontakt

Svettkontakt is a compound Swedish noun meaning “sweat contact.” The term is not widely defined in standard dictionaries and is used primarily in Swedish-language discussions of physiology, wearable technology, and sports equipment. It describes the state or phenomenon created by the presence of sweat at the point where skin meets another surface.

In physiology and biomedical measurement, svettkontakt refers to the skin–sensor interface when sweat is present. Perspiration can alter skin impedance, adhesion of electrodes, and the reliability of measurements such as electrodermal activity, ECG, or EMG, making the contact between skin and sensor variable over time.

In wearables and electronics, the concept covers how moisture from sweating affects electrical contact and device performance. Sweat can increase or decrease contact resistance, promote corrosion of exposed metals, or cause transient bridging, all of which can influence data quality or device function.

In sports and ergonomics, svettkontakt is used to describe how sweating changes grip and the quality of contact between hands and equipment, which can affect performance and safety. The exact meaning is context-dependent and field-specific, so definitions vary between medicine, engineering, and athletics.

Etymology is straightforward: svett + kontakt. See also skin–electrode interface, contact impedance, sweat sensors.