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1. WHAT’S THE USE OF CONDUCTIVE
THREAD?
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2. Use of Conductive Thread
 Conductive thread is basically a metallic
thread, or a thread with a metal core, which
can be used exactly like normal sewing thread
but can also conduct an electrical charge. It is
not as efficient a conductor as the wiring on
printed circuit boards but it is certainly efficient
enough to cover a pretty wide range of end
uses.

3. Use of Conductive Thread
 Clothing manufacture incorporating conductive
thread allows clothes companies to make fashion
items that incorporate lit up logos or other
appealing gimmicks. On a more application based
level, the use of conducive thread in clothing
allows for clothing to be heated; to dissipate static;
to shield from currents including some EM
currents; and to transfer signal and power.

4. Use of Conductive Thread
 Most of the applications for conductive
thread are therefore military; public order; or
sport specific. For example, heated wetsuits
(released generally only a couple of years
ago) allow wearers to stay in the ocean for
much longer times in much colder waters.
Though there is concern that the power source
for these wetsuits may attract sharks, so don’t
get too excited yet!

5. Use of Conductive Thread
 One of the most recent and controversial uses
of conductive thread is in creating clothing
that can resist the attack of a Taser or stun
gun. The conductive thread woven into the
clothing acts as a Faraday shield, protecting
the wearer from electric stunning.

6. Use of Conductive Thread
 Conductive fibres are non conductive or
minimally so at hear, and are coated with the
conductive layer. The basic structure of the
thread is the same no matter what substrate
and outer layer you use – making it ideal for
use in a variety of applications. High
performance cores can produce extremely
strong conductive thread, for example.