I’ve been using DMC embroidery thread to sew electronic circuit patterns.     Once the circuit is hand stitched with the embroidery floss I add Silverell conductive thread to activate the electronic hardware.      

  Silverell, 2 ply Stainless Steel, and 3 ply Stainless Steel Conductive Thread.    

  Silverell Conductive thread from 2008. 75 yard spool. Unfortunately as of 2012 Silverell changed its manufacturing and/or supplier and this style/quality of thread is no longer available. Their website is also difficult to navigate, doesn’t provide data sheets, and doesn’t have product images. This supplier is a challenging place to shop for the eTextile novice.    

Years ago I purchased a cone of 234/34 4 ply conductive thread with a resistance of 15 ohms/foot. As you can see in the photo – Sheildex labels it as 235/34. They explained that this number change is because the thread is wound on a one pound cone. It is great thread that I have used for teaching as well […]

    The best conductive thread that I have used is no longer manufactured. Which means I am conserving my supply and purchasing a 1 pound cone of with a resistance of 15 ohms/foot. The diameter of this thread is larger so I use a size 24 chennile needle. It also has a bity tooth to the thread surface so […]