| abstract |
The invention relates to a water repellent, electrically conductive composite comprising an electrically conductive fabric comprising a first upper surface and a second lower surface, wherein the first upper surface opposes the second lower surface, a hydrophobic coating overlaying at least the first upper surface and second lower surface of the conductive fabric thereby forming a hydrophobic coated fabric, and barrier layers on the hydrophobic coated fabric such that the barrier layers form the outer surfaces of the water repellent, electrically conductive composite, and wherein the barrier layers are electrically insulating and water and water-vapor impermeable. |