IPC Standard sets first global benchmark for E-textile wearable reliability - Electronic Products & Technology

IPC Standard sets first global benchmark for E-textile wearable reliability - Electronic Products & Technology

IPC has released IPC-8981, Quality and Reliability of E-Textile Wearables, a first-of-its-kind standard that sets baselines for testing and classifying e-textile wearables, addressing key challenges in product reliability, performance, and quality assurance. IPC-8981 introduces a common framework for evaluating wearables that integrate electronics directly into textile materials—applications that span healthcare, defense, fitness and consumer te…