Knitronix offer flexibile fabric sensors to detect temperature, pressure and the presence of liquid. By combining fine metal wires with non-conductive fibers we design and manufacture high duty cycle IoT sensors suited to monitoring soft or large surfaces.

PRODUCTS

Temperature, Pressure and Liquid Sensors

TEMPERATURE

Ultra-linear 225 K - 400 K analog

Breathable, formable, stretchable single layer which can be placed in direct contact with skin. RTD principle: temperature is averaged over the entire sensor surface. Very low thermal inertia and hysteresis.

BASIC PRESSURE

Preset threshold limit switch

Dual-layer contact switch combining conductive and non-conductive fabric. Embed in mats, seating or other surfaces to signal bodily contact. Tested to 1MM cycles – a flexible limit switch or occupancy sensor.

MATRIX PRESSURE

0.1 kPa ~ 130 kPa analog

Utilizes piezoresistive elements in a matrix configuration yielding dozens or hundreds of continuously varying values across the entire sensor surface. Flexible, lightweight broad-range pressure monitoring. 

LIQUID

Breathable single-layer able to detect as little as 1 ml of liquid anywhere on its surface. Can be wrapped around pipes or integrated in roofing materials.

TEMP-WICK

Under development, Temp-Wick combines Temperature and Liquid in a single, breathable layer yielding the world's first fabric GSR sensor.

FROM FINE KNITTED METAL FABRIC

MADE OF COPPER, BRASS OR STAINLESS STEEL WIRE

Knitronix produce rugged textile sensors suited to applications requiring the monitoring of critical surfaces and structures, and especially large, soft, or irregularly shaped surfaces.

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Utilizing the unique metal knits produced by our sister company INNTEX, our sensors are flexible, cost-effective in large sizes, and engineered to withstand the demands of mission-critical scenarios.

Back when we were Plug&Wear we had a vintage website and an online shop which was popular with everyone from researchers to armchair rocket scientists. While our main focus as Knitronix is to work with OEMs, we've had enough demand for the old shop to bring it back. It's the perfect place to browse our samples and order a bagful to play with.