The electromagnetic shielding behavior of layered knitted fabric structures

The increase in daily usage of electrical and electronic tools simplify the lives of human beings, on the other hand, they also create an enormous electromagnetic pollution. In industrial applications, electromagnetic shielding materials are used to prevent these electromagnetic signals. The studies on human health against the electromagnetic pollution was determined that the widely usage of these electronic devices increases the risk of cancer. Especially in low frequency fields, the most consistent evidence is obtained in childhood leukemia [1]. In order to reduce the damage of these electromagnetic waves, researches have been still made on the electromagnetic shielding effectiveness. Electrically conductive technical textiles are also investigated for this aim. Different textile structures such as knitted, woven, composite or coated textiles etc and also different conductive yarns are produced to prevent these harmful waves [2-5].In this study, it is aimed to investigate the electromagnetic shielding performances of conductive knitted fabrics. In order to search the efficiency of these fabrics, single jersey and interlock knitted structures are produced. By using these fabrics, two different types of double-layered fabric structures are formed and the shielding effectiveness of these structures are investigated experimentally [6].