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// Textile technology for every shape
Textile antennas from Gerster TechTex enable the drahtlose Kommunikation in a flexible, textile form. By combining natural and synthetic fibers with conductive yarns, special coatings, or the integration of external electrical conductors such as copper, silver, or carbon layers, a high-performance textile solution for signal transmission is created.

Textile antennas are manufactured using Narrow weaving and active technology. This allows conductive elements to be placed individually in the warp and weft, according to customer requirements or specific product requirements. Both yard goods and ready-made cuts are possible. The antennas are characterized by high drapability and can be easily integrated into existing processes such as laminating or laminating. Widths of up to 30 centimeters are possible for narrow fabrics, and up to 100 centimeters for knitted fabrics.

Through her light weight and mechanical robustness textile antennas are ideal for seamless integration into clothing, technical textiles, or composite components. They enable reliable transmission and reception. electromagnetic signals in applications where conventional antennas cannot be used.

// Flexible. Conductive. Precise.
Conductive tapes Gerster TechTex products combine textile flexibility with reliable electrical functionality. Thanks to a wide range of material combinations from natural and synthetic fibers, these tapes can be perfectly tailored to their specific applications. Conductive yarns, special coatings, and the integration of external conductors such as copper, silver, or carbon layers enable secure power or signal transmission directly within or on the carrier material. secure power supply or signal transmission directly in or on the carrier material.

Thanks to modern Narrow weaving and active technology both conductive and antistatic tapes can be manufactured precisely to customer specifications. The contribution several leader in warp and weft is flexible feasible. Both yard goods and ready-made cuts are possible. The design and geometries can be customized. Thanks to the good drapability the tapes are ideal for easy integration into existing processes such as laminating or laminating. Widths of up to 30 centimeters are possible for narrow fabrics, and up to 100 centimeters for knitted fabrics.

Conductive tapes are used in, among other things, the seamless integration into textiles, power and signal transmission in moving systems, as well as in EMS and ATEX applications. Further uses include conveyor technology, electronics manufacturing, cleanrooms, ESD protection zones, and printing and packaging machinery.

// Functionality meets design
Luminescent textiles from Gerster TechTex enable the innovative integration of light into textile structures and composites. With the help of modern machine technologies, various light sources such as PMMA fibers (optical fibers), fluorescent yarns, and LEDs or LED matrix systems directly on or in carrier materials incoporate.

The combination optical and textile technologies opens up a wide range of applications. Illuminated textiles are used in interior design, visual marketing, safety and fashion concepts, ambient assisted living, as well as light therapy and medical fields. The customizable lighting allows for freely selectable designs, structures, and surfaces. customizable lighting allows freely selectable designs, structures, and surfaces.

Through their high drapability and flexibility Light-emitting textiles can be easily integrated into various products and processes. The wide range of materials fast, precise, and economical production make luminous textiles a versatile and future-oriented solution.

// Intelligent sensor technology in textiles
Sensor textiles from Gerster TechTex offer an innovative solution for recording physical or chemical quantities —directly on or in the body as well as in the surrounding environment. Thanks to high flexibility in the materials used, both carrier substrates such as films, fabrics, nonwovens, or grid structures and various sensor materials can be precisely tailored to specific requirements respective requirements match.

The sensor textiles are manufactured using the active technology “Crochet braid.” This enables individual, precise, and application-specific positioning of the sensors, whereby both series connection as well as parallel connection This manufacturing process is significantly faster and therefore more cost-effective than embroidery. Production can be carried out both as yard goods and as ready-made cuts. Custom geometries and desings are easy to implement. The textiles have a high drapability and can be easily integrated into existing production processes such as laminating or laminating. Widths up to 100cm are possible.

The possible applications are extremely versatile. Sensor textiles are used, for example, for surface-wide condition monitoring, in the condition monitoring of buildings and technical facilities, and for recording of loads in the field of ergonomics and load distribution. In the medical environment, they are used as pressure sensors in wheelchairs, hospital beds, or nursing beds. Due to their flexibility are ideal for complex surfaces. In addition, the sensor textiles can be easily combined with textile heating systems—for example, to create smart systems in drywall construction or in technical textile applications.

// Smart heating solutions for every surface
Heating textiles from gerster TechTex combines state-of-the-art textile manufacturing technology with intelligent functionality. Thanks to a high material diversity both the carrier materials and the heating conductors can be individually adapted to customer requirements. Fabrics, films, non-wovens or grid structures are used as carriers. For the heating conductor will be, among other things carbon fibres, conductive yarns, resistance wires and strands used.

The heated textiles are manufactured using the active technology “crochet galon,” which enables precise and flexible placement of the heating elements—both in series and parallel circuits. Compared to embroidery, this method is not only faster but also more cost-effective. Production is available either as roll goods or in pre-cut pieces. Custom designs can be realized at any time. Custom designs can be implemented at any time.

The heated textiles are characterized by short heating times, one even temperature distribution and a great drapeability . They can be easily integrated into existing processes such as laminating or laminating. Widths of up to 100 centimeters are possible.

The possible applications are diverse. Heating textiles are suitable as flexible heating for concrete formwork in the construction industry, for heating tents and tarpaulins, as de-icing systems, or as flexible mold heaters. They are also used in the field of renovation and monument preservation as local heating solution for the targeted drying of masonry. In addition, they offer a Space-saving solution for wall or ceiling heating systems in drywall construction. When installed on grids, they can be plastered directly. Other applications include heating systems for hospital beds and X-ray tables, as well as combination with textile sensors for temperature or humidity monitoring.