Influence of the laminating manufacturing technique on the Sn parameter of printed textile antennas

This paper describes the influence of the laminating technique normally used to produce printed textile antennas on their return loss (S₁₁) parameter. The cutting technique and the use of steam on the ironing process of conductive fabrics are considered. The surface roughness and superficial porosity of dielectric materials are analyzed. This paper concludes that despite the unwanted compression applied on the laminating process, the technique is well suited to fabricated printed antennas.