Knitronix offer formable textile sensors based on our proprietary wire knits. By combining fine metal wires with non-conductive fibers we design and manufacture high duty cycle fabric sensors to detect temperature, pressure and the presence of liquid.

PRODUCTS

Temperature, Pressure and Liquid Sensors

TEMPERATURE

Ultra-linear 225° - 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 textile sensors detecting pressure, temperature and the presence of liquid. Our target markets are personal and occupational health and the monitoring of critical surfaces and structures. Our knitting machines and products are protected by international patents.

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Besides our sister company INNTEX, we know of no firm knitting metal wire like we do. Solid wire knits make our sensors unique.

CONTACT

via Rocca Tedalda, 25
I-50136 Firenze, Italy

‭+39 055 6503766‬

Back when we were Plug&Wear we had a vintage website and an old-style online shop which was popular with everyone from students 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.