wiresthat
Wiresthat is a term used in materials science and textile engineering to describe flexible, conductive networks that route electrical signals and power through a substrate such as fabric, polymer sheet, or composite. The concept emphasizes distributed interconnects that retain electrical continuity under deformation, enabling electronics to be integrated into nontraditional form factors like wearables and soft devices.
Construction and variants of wiresthat typically involve ultra-fine metallic microwires or carbon fibers, insulated by a
Manufacture and integration generally employ micro-weaving, electrospinning, or extrusion followed by insulation and encapsulation. The resulting
Applications of wiresthat span smart clothing, soft robotics, aerospace composites, and architecture. In wearables, they serve
Limitations include manufacturing complexity, cost, signal loss at higher frequencies, and long-term reliability under repeated deformation.
See also: conductive textiles, flexible electronics, smart fabrics, wire mesh.