Conductive fabric · Add-on for the touch sleeve kit
Conductive fabric for touch pads and soft switches
Woven conductive fabric you can cut, iron on and sew. It is polyester plated with copper and nickel, under 1 ohm per foot, so a finger on a pad registers with a capacitive touch board. Each square is 20 cm by 20 cm.
$14.99 per 20 cm square · + $9.99 US shipping per order
- Copper and nickel plated polyester, woven.
- Under 1 ohm per foot across the fabric.
- One square makes a dozen or more 2 to 3 cm touch pads.
- Building a whole sleeve? The touch sleeve kit ($129, free US shipping) includes fabric, thread and the touch board.
Buy conductive fabric Order by phone: 725-338-4835
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What conductive fabric is used for
- Touch pads on clothing: pair it with a capacitive touch board to make a sleeve or panel that senses touch. The touch sleeve kit has everything.
- Soft switches and plush keypads: two layers that close a circuit when pressed.
- Touchscreen glove tips: a small patch over a fingertip lets a glove work on a phone.
- Costume and wearable projects: contacts for LEDs and sewable circuits.
How to work with it
- Cut with sharp scissors. Pads of 2 to 3 cm are easy to hit with a fingertip.
- Back it with iron-on interfacing so the edges don't fray.
- Attach by ironing or stitching. Leave a gap between pads so one finger doesn't bridge two.
- Connect each pad with conductive thread, a metal snap or a crimp. Thread lines must never touch each other.
Step-by-step: how to build a touch-sensitive fabric sleeve.
Conductive fabric FAQ
Is conductive cloth the same as conductive textile?
Yes. Conductive fabric, conductive cloth and conductive textile all mean fabric that carries electricity. Ours is a woven conductive fabric.
Can I use it to make touchscreen gloves?
Yes. Sew a small patch over the fingertip and stitch through with conductive thread so it touches your skin.
Is it washable?
It is best dry cleaned and can discolour over time. Remove any electronics first.
Can I solder to it?
Use snaps, crimps or conductive thread instead. The base is polyester, and a soldering iron can melt it.
Do you ship outside the US?
Call 725-338-4835 and we'll email a quote with shipping before you pay.