Shieldex Conductive Multifilament Yarn 78/20

Shieldex® 78/20 is a versatile silver-plated multifilament yarn offering an electrical resistance of < 3.5k Ω-m. This Z-twist yarn utilizes 99.9% pure silver to provide excellent antimicrobial and antistatic properties. With a titre of 78dtex and a round cross-section, it is optimized for the large-scale textile industry, specifically for products addressing electrosensitivity and electromagnetic radiation shielding. The silver acts as a biocidal agent, ensuring permanent protection against odor-causing bacteria in both workwear and home textiles. Typical usage of this yarn is within the textiles industry where shielding garments, antistatic carpets, or antimicrobial fabrics are present in order to achieve OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, REACH, and RoHS compliance.