Textile heating system

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Textile heating systems are used in functional clothing such as gloves and shoes for skiers and snowboarders, hikers and hunters or in jackets and vests, but above all for seat heating in the automotive sector.

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For some years now, infrared heaters have been made from textile heating systems, with which z. B. rooms with very low energy output can be heated. Textile heating systems must not be confused with the electrical building heating or electrical heating systems, which are known to be not very efficient , since textile heating systems do not generate convection heat ("warm air"), but work with the principle of thermal radiation. The amount of energy used is therefore converted into sensible heat with up to 86% .

Textile heating systems consist of a carrier fleece on which metallic conductors are embroidered and which are operated with voltages from 9 to 230 volts. The conductor tracks are electrically insulated so they are resistant to kinks and tears, there is no risk of electric shock. A textile heating system is adapted to the requirements of use through the appropriate selection of carrier material, the laying of the conductor tracks, the strength of the energy flow and the electronic control.

Textile heating systems are regarding

  • Insulation and resistance of the conductor material
  • Elasticity of fleece and conductor material
  • Shielding by lamination of fleece and conductor
  • Material selection of the carrier material and the conductor tracks

optimized for the intended purpose. The flexible carrier materials, e.g. B. textile nonwovens can also be optimized for the properties of air permeability, breathability and weight.

Textile heating systems and infrared heaters

In the case of textile infrared heaters, the air is not heated, but the irradiated object such as walls, furnishings or people in the room is heated by the radiant heat. The advantage of textile infrared heating is that no moist air is released onto cold walls - the main cause of mold - but the illuminated object is heated itself. In addition, there is no convection of warm air, so that dust and pollutants are not carried into the room by drafts.

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