Electro-Fashion conductive thread, 50 yards/ 45m

This is about 330 meters of conductive thread spun from stainless steel fiber and wound on a spool. You can use it as a creative way to connect various electronics onto clothing projects. This large spool is a great way to get into wearable electronics without a large upfront cost and a large enough quantity to not be afraid of making a few mistakes.  What sets this thread apart from the other conductive thread that we carry is the fact that it's actually spun from stainless steel fibers (as opposed to plated silver) and doesn't have a Nylon core. This means that while it may not be easy to solder to, because it's stainless, it also won't burn up when you touch it with a soldering iron. Also, it's somewhat 'hairy' and can be slightly more difficult to work with in close, fine conditions than the other thread. Our resident E-Textiles expert suggests waxing the thread for hand sewing, as this should take care of any 'hairy thread' issues. Since waxing is impractical in machine sewing applications, avoid sewing close connections by machine as the 'hairs' could potentially short across small distances.

Avec notre assortiment amusant de matériaux conducteurs, il n'a jamais été aussi facile de créer des cosplay et des vêtements !  Ce ruban de nylon conducteur se marie parfaitement avec nos autres matériaux intéressants, tels que le ruban de cuivre, le verre ou le plastique ITO, les encres conductrices, etc. Nous avons constaté que le tissu de nylon métallique présentait de grandes améliorations par rapport au ruban de cuivre ordinaire.  Tout d'abord, il ne se fissure pas lorsqu'il est plié ou tordu ! Vous pouvez donc réaliser toutes sortes de formes et de chemins bizarres sans vous soucier des traces cassées. Il est également plus souple, ce qui permet de l'appliquer sur un matériau flexible. Il est livré avec de la colle conductrice sur le côté opposé, de sorte que vous pouvez le coller directement sur des pads capacitifs. Sa conductivité est élevée, seulement quelques ohms par pied. Il n'est pas aussi conducteur qu'un ruban de cuivre pur, mais il permet d'alimenter de petits composants. Mais il n'est pas possible de le souder comme on peut le faire avec du ruban de cuivre pur. Vous pouvez cependant le coudre, puisqu'il s'agit d'un tissu. Chaque commande est livrée avec une bande de ruban de 8mm de large x 10 mètres de long. La longueur est suffisante pour que vous puissiez l'utiliser pour un grand nombre de projets. Découpez simplement la taille dont vous avez besoin et conservez le reste.

This is 12 meters of smooth conductive thread spun from stainless steel fiber and wound on a plastic bobbin. Use it to sew up all of your e-textile projects. This small bobbin is a great way to get into wearable electronics without the upfront cost of buying an entire spool of thread. Close to 40 feet of thread is enough to get a simple design stitched onto your shirt, backpack or hat. What sets this thread apart from the other conductive thread that we carry is the fact that it’s actually spun from 12UM stainless steel fiber making it incredibly smooth and without the loose hairs seen on other bobbins. This means that while it may not be easy to solder to, because it’s stainless, it also won’t burn up when you touch it with a soldering iron. Suitable for hand or machine sewing (as a bobbin thread). We’ve had no trouble using it for close, tight connections, but if you’re worried, waxing the thread should keep it manageable!

This is Kitronik's very own Electro-Fashion® branded Conductive Thread and we think it is among the best conductive thread available. It is perfect for hand sewing and can also be used on the bottom bobbin of a sewing machine (this will require the thread to be wound on to the smaller bottom bobbin first). Conductive thread can be used like conventional sewing yarn, however it electrically conducts allowing electronics to be integrated into textiles. This makes it ideal for use in a range of e-textile applications. The thread is nano plated with silver to make it conductive. The conductive thread has a generally low resistance but it does vary. We have measured between 40 and 160 ohms per meter, depending on the tension the thread is under. Once sewn the resistance is typically in the middle of this range. Over time the silver plating will degrade particularly if washed and we have measured in excess of 280 ohms on some of our older examples. Resistance does not vary significantly from one length of thread to the next, so you should be able to use this thread without concern for "dead" sections. The conductive thread has a breaking strain of around 9.3 pounds (4.2 kilos). It comprises roughly 96 individual filaments, each coated with a micron-thick layer of natural silver. This plating of the yarn is done in Europe to ensure as high a quality finish as possible. In construction, 16 of these filaments are wound together to form an initial twist; two of these twists are then twisted together, and finally three of these twists are combined to form the finished thread. The conductive thread is approximately 18 denier. It is heavier than a regular sewing thread, but not as heavy as an upholstery thread. It can be sewn on most domestic sewing machines using either a regular needle or the next size up. This thread does not fray. Features: No (or very low) fray. Conductivity = approximately 40Ω per metre (12.2Ω per foot). Count = 875 dTex. Strength 3000 cN. Elongation at break = 37%. Twist = 240Z-380S. Contents: 1 x Reel Electro-Fashion®, Conductive Thread, 250m.