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Shieldex® Balingen – Premium Conductive Fabric

Shieldex® Balingen is a premium silver-plated nylon fabric engineered for superior electrical conductivity and electromagnetic shielding. This professional-grade conductive textile is perfect for wearable electronics, e-textiles, EMI/RFI shielding applications, and smart garment prototyping.

The fabric features a durable nylon base with a silver-plated coating that provides excellent electrical conductivity while remaining soft, flexible, and comfortable against skin. Unlike cheaper alternatives, Shieldex® maintains consistent conductivity even after repeated washing and wear.

Also available in our Shieldex® range: Shieldex® Bonn and Shieldex® Bern.

Key Features

• High electrical conductivity with low surface resistance
• Excellent EMI/RFI shielding effectiveness (>55 dB)
• Soft, flexible, and drapeable for comfortable wearables
• Washable and durable silver-plated coating
• Can be sewn, cut, and integrated into garments
• Biocompatible and skin-safe

Common Applications

• Wearable sensor electrodes and contact pads
• Smart clothing and e-textile projects
• EMI/EMF shielding garments
• Capacitive touch interfaces
• Grounding straps and conductive pathways
• Medical and health monitoring devices

Specifications

• Description: Silver-plated knitted fabric
• Raw material: 100% Polyamide
• Plating: 99% pure Silver (~20% silver content)
• Surface Resistivity: < 0.6 Ω/□
• Attenuation: Average > 55 dB from 300 MHz to 3 GHz
• Temperature Range: 30°C to 90°C
• Weight: 62 g/m² ± 10%
• Total Thickness: 0.26 mm ± 10%

Compliance & Certification

• RoHS
• REACH
• Öko-Tex® Standard 100

Silver is a biocidal active substance according to Section 67 of the EU Biocide Regulation.