A connecting assembly

There is provided a flexible, lightweight high-performance interconnect ( 1 ) that can cooperate with a variety of different textiles in the form of garments and/or upholsteries ( 60 ) for example, as well as with any of a variety of different electronic devices/systems ( 50 ) without compromising the innate characteristics (e.g., the comfort or durability) of the textile. The interconnect ( 1 ) having at least one male element ( 10 ) and at least one female element ( 20 ) with a textile construction cooperative with the at least one male element ( 10 ) providing a secure and safe mechanical and/or electrical connection.