Interconnect and termination methodology for e-textiles

An e-textile comprising:

• a conductive layer comprising conductors;
• and
• a connector comprising a terminal and a base separately provided from the terminal, the terminal having a mating end and a mounting end, the mounting end being terminated to the conductors, the mating end being configured to be mated with a mating contact of a mating component, the terminal having a body and a plurality of tines extending from the body, the base being arranged opposite the body of the terminal such that the conductors are positioned between the base and the body of the terminal, wherein the terminal is crimped to electrically connect the terminal and the base to the conductor, the tines being folded against the base to electrically connect the terminal to the base, the body of the terminal and the base engaging the conductors.

An e-textile comprising:

• a conductive layer comprising conductors;
• and
• a connector comprising a terminal having a mating end and a mounting end, the mounting end being terminated to the conductors, the mating end being configured to be mated with a mating contact of a mating component, the terminal having a body, the body being ultrasonically welded to the conductor.