Development of an Electromagnetic Wave Shielding Textile by Electroless Ni-Based Alloy Plating

A polyester nonwoven textile with Ni-based alloy coating was fabricated, and the effect of electromagnetic wave shielding was evaluated. The Ni-based was coated by electroless plating on the textile. The electromagnetic wave shielding effect of the textile with Ni-B coating was about 99.98% over the induction range of 6-13 GHz. Because the textile has thin, light, flexible, and breathable characteristics, it will be versatile for the various electromagnetic wave shielding applications.