FABRIC OR TEXTILE-BASED FLEXIBLE BATTERY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A flexible, textile integrated electrochemical cell comprising: a flexible cathode including a fabric containing a conductive material; a cathodic layer coated on the cathode; a flexible anode including a fabric containing a conductive material; an anodic layer coated on the anode; a PVDF/Al2O3 based separator; an electrolyte; and flexible current leads; wherein the flexible current leads are hermetically sealed and operatively coupled to the cathode and anode.