The Microtouch IST interactive touch surface is constructed of a flexible, polyester layer that can be laminated to the front or back of a surface, or applied to a contoured surface. The substrate for the lamination can be Plexiglas, polycarbonate, plastic, glass, laminated glass or any other non-conductive surface. In addition, Microtouch IST can support “on display” use with LCD panels or “off display” use, creating touch pad or button interface designs not using a display.