also see: collective purchase, conductive thread
Plug and Wear
Small spool: Nm10/3 conductive yarn small spool
>> http://www.plugandwear.com/default.asp?mod=product&cat_id=105&product_id=228
Large spool: Nm10/3 conductive yarn, 80% polyester 20% stainless steel, light gray, 1 Kg cone, 3333 m (3646 yds)
>> http://www.plugandwear.com/default.asp?mod=product&cat_id=105&product_id=213
Schoeller Wool
Schoeller (based in Austria) offers some really nice conductive yarns. We have received samples of their Nm %Inox steel fiber and %PET yarns which all have interesting resistive properties that change (decrease) when stretched or pressured. All yarns are great for both hand and machine knitting. We are currently using them to make stretch and pressure sensors as well as crochet potentiometers. Nm 10/3 is a nice thick yarn, their Nm 50/2 yarns are much thinner and have slightly higher resistance and can be torn easily, but when knitted together with another yarn are very stable sensors.
PRICES
- Nm 10/3 80% Polyurethane, 20% Inox steel fibre @ Euros 36.00/kg (3,333 metres/kg)
- Nm 50/2 60% Polyurethane, 40% Inox steel fibre @ Euros 65.00/kg (25,000 metres/kg)
- Nm 50/2 80% Polyurethane, 20% Inox steel fibre @ Euros 40.25/kg( 25,000 metres/kg)
- Nm 25/1 100% Inox steel fibre @ Euros 145.00/kg (25,000 metres/kg)
The minimum order is 300kg but they have offered a 30kg “mini”-minimum order, which comes with a 900 Euro surcharge (that can be redeemed upon later orders).
The yarns can also be ordered from their UK distributor, but at the same prices as mentioned above. Contact: sales@cedickinson.co.uk
The following images…
The cones in these photos are sample cones, so they are smaller than a 1kg cone!
Nm 10/3 80% Polyurethane, 20% Inox steel fibre
Nm 50/2 60% Polyurethane, 40% Inox steel fibre
Nm 50/2 80% Polyurethane, 20% Inox steel fibre
Nm 25/1 100% Inox steel fibre
Wera Tech
Wera is a New Zealand based company that produces conductive yarn that is pretty much identical to the Schoeller yarn. They also use Inox steel fiber, but mixed with Laine instead of Polyester – Nm 20/2 70% Laine, 30% Inox. The other sample i have from them is called Tex 100/2 BL Trial, SH Undyed.
>> www.weratech.com
Nm 20/2 70% Laine, 30% Inox
Tex 100/2 BL Trial, SH Undyed
EXAMPLES
Things that can be made from the Schoeller yarns:
Knit stretch sensors >> http://www.kobakant.at/DIY/?p=1762
Crochet tilt potentiometer >> http://www.kobakant.at/DIY/?p=1843
Crochet pressure sensor >> http://www.kobakant.at/DIY/?p=1856
Crochet button >> http://www.kobakant.at/DIY/?p=1927
Circular knit stretch sensor >> http://www.kobakant.at/DIY/?p=2108
Circular knit Inflation sensor >> http://www.kobakant.at/DIY/?p=1996
Crochet finger sensor >> http://www.kobakant.at/DIY/?p=2149
[...] Schoeller Conductive Yarns [...]
can we have the address and other details of manufacturer of these kind of yarns.
I wanted to ask that how do you guys make this yarn?
I mean do you coat the iron fiber with wool and other fibers.Hence keeping the core conductive and at the same time giving the yarn a nice feel against skin when converted into a fabric?
I would really appreciate if you guys provide me with this piece of information as soon as possible,you see i am at a very short notice!
Regards
Can I buy in Canada
thanks
Dave
Dear Sir, Do you have any store which I can visit to see your products before I decide which kind to purchase . I am in Los Angeles city, California, USA. Looking forward to hear from you! Thank you in advance! Sincerely yours, Betty
Dear Sir
We are faculty of applied art, Damietta University, EGYPT
, doing a research with a knitted smart fabric from conductive yarns
We in need for one kilogram of conductive yarns to be knitted with some electronic circuits.
What I asking for, please, can we have only one kilogram from that yarns.
we will pay and arrange to have it from your location if it is China.
Thank you in advance.
Cordially.
Dear sir
Unfortunatly you did not reply on me positive or negative
thank you in advance
coedially
A.Tahan
I am looking to add conductive yarn to our product range. Can you let me know if you sell distributors? We would purchase on cone or tube?
Our clients is looking to add conductive yarn on the gloves with touch screen finger tips. Since our glove was done by 100% cashmere. Could your conductive yarn can do dye to match with body color?? If so, pls adv the min per color by return. Looking forward to hearing soon. Thank you! Best regardsi/ANGEL