Revolutionizing Textile Electrodes: Moss-Embroidered Electrodes for Biomedical and Wearable Applications

Authors: Steliyan Vasilev1, Melanie Hoerr1, Michaela Kasdorf1

13E Smart Solutions, Krefeld, Germany

Introduction to Textile Electrodes

In the world of smart textiles and biomedical signal acquisition, innovative solutions are reshaping how we interact with technology. One such advancement is moss-embroidered electrodes—soft, flexible, and highly customizable textile-based electrodes that seamlessly integrate into garments and wearables. Unlike conventional dry electrodes, moss-embroidered electrodes offer superior skin contact, durability, and adaptability, making them ideal for applications in ECG, EEG, EMG, EMS, and TENS.

Developed using advanced embroidery techniques, moss-embroidered electrodes leverage the precision and flexibility of ZSK embroidery machines, particularly the K-head and F-head. These electrodes offer high-performance solutions for biomedical monitoring, rehabilitation, fitness, and beyond, addressing key challenges in signal acquisition, comfort, and durability.

Textile electrode production via moss-embroidery with ZSK K head

Figure 1 | Production of custom-shaped moss-embroidered electrodes with the K head from ZSK embroidery machines

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