Textiles and textile products - Electrically conductive textiles - Determination of the linear electrical resistance of conductive tracks

This European Standard describes a test method for the determination of the linear electric resistance of conductive tracks for textile structures or intended for application in/ to textiles, e.g. yarns, printed or coated tracks, ropes, ribbons and webbing.
This European Standard is designed for materials showing ohmic behaviour.
This European Standard is designed for conductive tracks where electrical contact between the measurement electrodes and the conductive track is possible.

Textilien und textile Erzeugnisse - Elektrisch leitfähige Textilien - Bestimmung des linearen elektrischen Widerstands von Leiterbahnen

Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt ein Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung des linearen elektrischen Widerstands von Leiterbahnen für textile Strukturen oder die für die Anwendung in/an Textilien, z. B. als Garne, bedruckte oder beschichtete Leiter, Seile, Bänder und Gurte vorgesehen sind.
Diese Europäische Norm ist für Stoffe mit einem ohmschen Verhalten ausgelegt.
Diese Europäische Norm ist für Leiterbahnen ausgelegt, bei denen ein elektrischer Kontakt zwischen den Messelektroden und der Leiterbahn möglich ist.

Textiles et produits textiles - Textiles électriquement conducteurs - Détermination de la résistance électrique linéaire des pistes conductrices

La présente Norme européenne décrit une méthode d'essai permettant de déterminer la résistance électrique linéaire de pistes conductrices de/pour structures textiles ou destinées à être appliquées dans/sur des textiles, par exemple des fils, des pistes imprimées ou déposées, des câbles, des rubans et des sangles.
La présente Norme européenne est conçue pour des matières présentant un comportement ohmique.
La présente Norme européenne est conçue pour des pistes conductrices dans lesquelles il est possible de réaliser un contact électrique entre les électrodes de mesure et la piste conductrice.

Tekstilije in tekstilni izdelki - Tekstilije, ki prevajajo elektriko - Ugotavljanje linearne električne upornosti prevodnih prog

Ta evropski standard opisuje preskusno metodo za ugotavljanje linearne električne upornosti prevodnih prog za tekstilne konstrukcije oziroma namenjene za uporabo v tekstilijah, npr. preje, tiskane ali prevlečene proge, vrvi, trakove in mreže.
Ta evropski standard je zasnovan za materiale, ki kažejo značilnosti ohmskega obnašanja.
Ta evropski standard je zasnovan za prevodne proge, pri katerih obstaja možnost električnega stika med merilnimi elektrodami in prevodno progo.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
26-Apr-2016
ICS
59.080.01 - Textiles in general
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 248/WG 31 - Smart textiles
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
14-Feb-2022
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 16812:2016 - Textiles and textile products - Electrically conductive textiles - Determination of the linear electrical resistance of conductive tracks

Overview

EN 16812:2016 - Textiles and textile products: Electrically conductive textiles - Determination of the linear electrical resistance of conductive tracks is a CEN test standard that specifies a laboratory method to measure the linear electrical resistance (ohm/m) of conductive tracks used in or on textile structures. It covers conductive yarns, printed or coated tracks, ropes, ribbons and webbing that show ohmic behaviour and where electrical contact with measurement electrodes is feasible.

Key measurement principles:

  • Uses a DC current source and the four‑wire (four‑point Kelvin) measurement principle; a two‑electrode / four‑wire variant is allowed where four contacts are not feasible.
  • Measured resistance R is obtained from R = U / I (voltage over applied current) and converted to linear resistance by normalizing to the electrode separation.

Key topics and requirements

  • Specimen types: yarns, fabric tracks, coated/printed conductive traces, ropes, webbing.
  • Conditioning & relaxation: specimens conditioned for at least 24 h at 20 °C / 65 % RH (EN ISO 139); fabrics relaxed per EN 12127.
  • Specimen geometry: electrode separation (d) must be at least 10× the track width (w); a recommended d is 50 cm. Five representative specimens are tested.
  • Test equipment: stable DC current source, sensitive voltmeter (or Ohm meter suitable for four‑wire), clean oxide‑free electrodes (chrome/gold‑plated copper recommended), calibrated ruler and insulating support surface.
  • Contacting methods: mechanical clamping preferred; where needed use crimp connectors, conductive adhesive and metal foil, or soldering-ensuring methods do not alter track properties. Gold is preferred for contacts to avoid corrosion.
  • Tensioning: yarn pre‑tension ~0.5 cN/tex recommended; fabric pre‑tension guidance provided (mass‑based values and 0.5 N/5 cm for stretch fabrics).
  • Measurement checks: verify ohmic contact (linear V vs. I, reversible on polarity change) and avoid heating errors by selecting appropriate test currents.

Practical applications

  • Characterizing conductive yarns and printed/coated textile traces for e-textiles, wearable electronics, sensors, EMI shielding strips and smart garments.
  • Quality control in manufacturing of conductive textiles and laminated traces.
  • R&D for textile-based interconnects and evaluation of new conductive coatings or inks.
  • Compliance testing in laboratories to provide traceable, repeatable linear resistance values for product datasheets.

Who uses this standard

  • Textile and smart-textile manufacturers
  • E‑textile component and conductive-ink suppliers
  • Test laboratories and quality assurance teams
  • Product designers and R&D engineers working on wearable electronics and textile sensors
  • Regulatory/compliance professionals evaluating electroconductive textile performance

Related standards

  • EN 12127 - mass per unit area of fabric (small samples)
  • EN ISO 139 - standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
  • EN 60051‑6 (referenced for Ohm meters suitable for four‑wire measurements)

Keywords: EN 16812:2016, electrically conductive textiles, linear electrical resistance, conductive tracks, four‑wire Kelvin, e-textiles, test method, textile conductivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 16812:2016 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Textiles and textile products - Electrically conductive textiles - Determination of the linear electrical resistance of conductive tracks". This standard covers: This European Standard describes a test method for the determination of the linear electric resistance of conductive tracks for textile structures or intended for application in/ to textiles, e.g. yarns, printed or coated tracks, ropes, ribbons and webbing. This European Standard is designed for materials showing ohmic behaviour. This European Standard is designed for conductive tracks where electrical contact between the measurement electrodes and the conductive track is possible.

This European Standard describes a test method for the determination of the linear electric resistance of conductive tracks for textile structures or intended for application in/ to textiles, e.g. yarns, printed or coated tracks, ropes, ribbons and webbing. This European Standard is designed for materials showing ohmic behaviour. This European Standard is designed for conductive tracks where electrical contact between the measurement electrodes and the conductive track is possible.

EN 16812:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.01 - Textiles in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Textilien und textile Erzeugnisse - Elektrisch leitfähige Textilien - Bestimmung des elektrischen Widerstands von textilbasierenden StrukturenTextiles et produits textiles - Textiles électriquement conducteurs - Détermination de la résistance électrique linéaire des pistes conductricesTextiles and textile products - Electrically conductive textiles - Determination of the linear electrical resistance of conductive tracks59.080.01Tekstilije na splošnoTextiles in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16812:2016SIST EN 16812:2016en,fr,de01-julij-2016SIST EN 16812:2016SLOVENSKI
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Four point (wire) Kelvin method . 13 A.1 “Four electrode – four wire method” . 13 A.2 “Two electrode – four wire method” . 14 Bibliography . 15
Figure 1 — Different types of conductive tracks, with indication on how to determine the width (W) and the length (L) of the track. Images adapted from EN ISO 8388 4 Principle of test This test describes a procedure to measure the linear electrical resistance of textile based electrically conductive tracks using the measurement principle of the four wire (four point) Kelvin method and a DC current source. This test method can be performed as “four electrode - four wire method” or “two electrode - four wire method”. By using four electrodes the contact resistances between the electrodes and the sample are compensated. As a result this method requires less measurements and calculations as compared to the “two electrode – four wire method”. This is why the “four electrode - four wire method” is preferred. In cases where it is not feasible to prepare the necessary four contacts for the electrodes, “the two electrode – four wire method” can be used. 5 Test equipment The test equipment shall consist of: — an electrical current source able to deliver a stable DC current in the range necessary for the measurement; — a volt-meter capable of measuring voltages in the range necessary for the measurement. NOTE An Ohm meter in accordance with EN 60051–6, suitable for four wire measurements, can also be used. — Contacting electrodes, which shall be clean, oxide free and undamaged, and suitable for low-resistance measurements e.g. made of chrome or gold finished copper. The electrodes shall be suitable for soft materials e.g. have a flat contact surface. — A calibrated ruler to measure the distance between the voltage electrodes (edge to edge), with the resolution of at least 3 significant digits in relation to the sample length. The ruler should preferably be integrated in the clamping device. SIST EN 16812:2016
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記事のタイトル: EN 16812:2016 - 繊維および繊維製品-導電性繊維-導電性トラックの線形電気抵抗の決定方法 記事の内容: この欧州規格では、繊維構造物内または繊維に適用される、例えば糸、印刷または被覆されたトラック、ロープ、リボン、ウェビングなどの導電性トラックの線形電気抵抗を決定するための試験方法について説明しています。この欧州規格はオームの法則に従う材料を対象としています。また、計測電極と導電性トラックとの間に電気的接触が可能な導電性トラックを対象としています。

기사 제목: EN 16812:2016 - 섬유 및 섬유 제품 - 전기 전도성 섬유 - 전도성 트랙의 선형 전기 저항 결정 방법 기사 내용: 이 유럽 표준은 섬유 구조물 또는 섬유에 적용되거나 적용되어야 하는 전도성 트랙의 선형 전기 저항을 결정하기 위한 시험 방법을 설명한다. 예를 들어, 실, 인쇄 또는 코팅된 트랙, 로프, 리본 및 웨빙 등과 같은 텍스타일 구조물에서 사용되는 전도성 트랙에 적용된다. 이 유럽 표준은 저항성을 보이는 재료에 대해 설계되었다. 또한, 측정 전극과 전도성 트랙 사이에 전기적 접촉이 가능한 전도성 트랙에 대해 설계되었다.

The article discusses the European Standard EN 16812:2016, which outlines a test method for determining the linear electrical resistance of conductive tracks in textiles. The standard is specifically applicable to conductive tracks in textile structures, such as yarns, printed or coated tracks, ropes, ribbons, and webbing. It is designed for materials that exhibit ohmic behavior and allows for electrical contact between the measurement electrodes and the conductive track.