Developed by a team of subject matter experts from around the globe, IPC-8981, Quality and Reliability of E-Textiles Wearables, is a new industry standard for assessing the classification of e-textile wearable products against standardized reliability performance levels.
IPC-8981 is supported by 14 new IPC-TM-650 Test Methods which were created specifically for e-textiles. IPC-8981 and these new Test Methods cover key quality and reliability factors that affect products in real-world usage, such as abrasion, flexing and stretching; exposure to perspiration, acids and UV; as well as washing and drying.
Whether the wearables you manufacture or specify are used on the battlefield, in the hospital, for health and wellness monitoring or for interactive fashion or gaming, IPC-8981 meets your needs, providing:
- Common language for effective communication between customers and manufacturers
- Classification-based durability thresholds, including criteria for short-term and single-use products
- Guidance for identifying affected and critical test areas to eliminate unnecessary testing
- Reduced testing time and cost through targeted assessments
IPC-8981 establishes a shared foundation for e-textile wearables reliability, helping to reduce development cycles and spur innovation.
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