also see: conductive yarn
conductive threads are usually manufactured for anti-static, electromagnetic shielding, intelligent textiles, wearable technology, data transfer and heating purposes. Most threads are metalized with an alloy of various metals, which can include silver, copper, tin and nickel. The core is normally cotton or polyester.
Conductive threads are uninsulated and sewing them tightly to metal [...]

also: knitting nancy, knitting machine, German: Strickmühle
also see: circular sock knitting machine
These machines are amazingly easy to use. I bought myself a barbie Knitting machine via Amazon UK because it was cheaper than the more professional looking ones. It works fine for the circular knit but is very messy at the edges when it comes [...]

also: Resistive foam, ESD foam, black conductive polyurethane foam, dissipative foam
Comes with sensitive electronic chips and components. Available in various densities, soft or stiff. Good for pressure sensing.

Black conductive paper used for electrostatic field mapping.

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Many traditional fabric fasteners are metal and great for making electrical plugable connections. these include hooks and loops, hook clasp, magnetic clasps and screw and socket clasps, buttons, zippers (with conductive zipper tape from Shieldex)…
These also include metal poppers, which are covered in an extra post.

Great for use in fabric buttons. Used inside the Massage me jackets to make fabric switches, using a hole making tool to make evenly spaced holes, allowing the conductive layers on either side of the foam to make contact.

resistive fabrics are great for making pressure, bend and stretch sensors. There are a range of resistive fabrics available on the market for anti-static and electro magnetic field shielding purposes.

Heavy metal beads are great for making tilt sensors. They can be used in combination with smaller metal beads or non-conductive glass, plastic or ceramic beads.

You can also make your own conductive beads, either by shaping them from some stiff metal wire and possibly soldering them to add enough solder to make them heavy. One [...]

also: chloroprene
neoprene is the trade name used by DuPont Performance Elastomers. A synthetic rubber that is produced by polymerization of chloroprene.
Sedochemicals produces sheets of Neoprene in the following qualities. For most of our sensors we use 1.5 mm thick HS quality neoprene with standard polyester jersey fused to either side.
Check the Sedochemicals website for details [...]

This tape is nice for isolating contacts, especially when you keep forgetting to thread the wire through the shrink tubing before soldering it.

We have so far unsuccessfully used graphite powder to make our own stretchy conductive glue or paint. But it is possible to make non-stretch glue/paint by mixing graphite powder and liquid tape together.

Conductivity similar to water.

also: Hook and Loop fastener
Velcro is the brand name for fabric Hook and Loop fasteners. conductive velcro is highly conductive and good for making switches or connections that might need to be opened and closed.

Aleen’s Flexible Stretchable Fabric Glue is one of our favorite fabrics glues for isolating conductive materials. Other Anti-fray and liquid iron-on products also come in handy.

also know as: snap, snap fastener, press stud
also see: Tools >> popper machines
Metal poppers are great for making electrical connections. They are traditionally a wearable fastener. They are a washable and reliable connection method.
We have found that not all metal poppers are good for solder to. White bronze, brass, PWP nickle free, silver finish…

also: Shapelock, Polycaprolactone, Friendly Plastic, InstaMorph
Polymorph is an low temperature thermoplastic. Super strong and tough. It melts at around 65 degrees Celsius and hardens at room temperature. It comes as small white pellets that go transparent when put in hot water. They can then be formed and become opaque again as they cool off.