Wearables are all around us as technology continues to shrink and develop. It's easier than ever to create wearable projects with specialised boards and conductive thread.

Flora

Flora is Adafruit's brand of wearable tech which enables makers everywhere to create their own wearable projects with easy to use boards, sensors, and more!

  1. FLORA - Wearable electronic platform: Arduino-compatible - v3
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    90% of 100
    SKU: ADA659 Brand: Adafruit
    FLORA is Adafruit's fully-featured wearable electronics platform. It's a round, sewable, Arduino-compatible microcontroller designed to empower amazing wearables...

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  2. Adafruit GEMMA v2 - Miniature wearable electronic platform
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    98% of 100
    SKU: ADA1222 Brand: Adafruit
    Love FLORA but want a bite-sized version? Look no further, GEMMA is a tiny wearable platform board with a lot of might in a 1" diameter package. Powered by a Attiny85...
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 7 to 10 day lead time

Lilypad

LilyPad is Sparkfun's offering to the maker world with their range of wearable technology that's packaged up in a maker-friendly format.

  1. LilyPad Arduino 328 Main Board
    SKU: DEV-13342 Brand: Sparkfun
    The LilyPad Arduino 328 Main Board is an Arduino-programmed microcontroller designed to be easily integrated into e-textiles and wearable projects. It offers the same functionality you find in other Arduino boards, in a lightweight, round package designed to minimize snagging and profile, with wide tabs that can be sewn down and connected with conductive thread.
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 5 to 8 day lead time
  2. LilyPad MP3
    SKU: DEV-11013 Brand: Sparkfun
    The LilyPad MP3 Player is your all-in-one audio solution, containing an Arduino-compatible microcontroller, MP3 (and many other formats) audio decoder chip, micro-SD card socket, and a stereo audio amplifier. Part of the Lilypad E-textiles line, this board can be used to give your fabric creations the gift of music, or any other sounds you can put on a micro-SD card.
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 5 to 8 day lead time
  3. LilyPad Rainbow LED (6 Colors)
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    100% of 100
    SKU: DEV-13903 Brand: Sparkfun
    This is the LilyPad Rainbow LED strip, with seven LilyPad LEDs that are still attached to one another, letting you snap LEDs apart at your leisure to sew into clothing or whatever else you can dream up.
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    46 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Mar 21st

Power

Wearable projects require careful power management because of weight and size restrictions and multiple battery options are available to get your next running.

  1. Polymer Lithium Ion Battery (LiPo) 3.7V 1100mAh
    Rating:
    99% of 100
    SKU: CE04377 Brand: Core Electronics Guides (1)
    Rely on the superior chemistry and energy density of Lithium Ion batteries for your next portable project. This battery has a capacity of 1100mAh and connects to your circuit by the attached JST connector.
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    359 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Mar 21st
  2. Coin Cell Battery - 20mm (CR2032) [Bulk, Minimum of 5 Units]
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    SKU: CE00276 Brand: Core Electronics Guides (1)
    CR2032 Lithium metal 3V 250mAh button cell battery. Great for powering low power processors or blink an LED for weeks at a time.
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    330 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Mar 21st
  3. Coin Cell Battery Holder - 20mm (Sewable)
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    SKU: DEV-08822 Brand: Sparkfun
    This is a coin cell holder for the common CR2032 type battery. The holder has a neat pop-in, pop-out feature that makes changing the battery easy. The feet of the holder have a small hole that allow it to be sewn without modification.
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 5 to 8 day lead time
  4. Coin Cell Battery Holder - 2xCR2032 (Enclosed)
    SKU: PRT-12618 Brand: Sparkfun
    This is a simple coin cell battery holder that can enclose two CR2032 batteries inside itself, and kept closed via two phillips head screws. Each battery holder will run batteries in series, output up to 6V, and is equipped with an On/Off slide switch and two 6" power wires (one positive and one negative) on the back.
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    4 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Mar 21st

Thread & Fabric

Connecting components together is one of the biggest challenges with wearables, but never fear, we've got conductive thread, yarn, copper tape, fabric and a whole range of other materials for your next project.

  1. Smooth Thread Bobbin - 12m (Stainless Steel)
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    100% of 100
    SKU: DEV-13814 Brand: Sparkfun
    This is 12 meters of smooth conductive thread spun from stainless steel fiber and wound on a plastic bobbin. Use it to sew up all of your e-textile projects. This small bobbin is a great way to get into wearable electronics without the upfront cost of buying an entire spool of thread. Close to 40 feet of thread is enough to get a simple design stitched onto your shirt, backpack or hat.
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 5 to 8 day lead time
  2. Conductive Thread Bobbin - 30ft (Stainless Steel)
    Rating:
    96% of 100
    SKU: DEV-10867 Brand: Sparkfun
    This is 30 feet of conductive thread spun from stainless steel fiber and wound on a plastic bobbin. Use it to sew up all of your e-textile projects. This small bobbin is a great way to get into wearable electronics without the upfront cost of buying an entire spool of thread. 30 feet of thread is enough to get a simple design stitched onto your shirt, backpack or hat.
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    3 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Mar 21st
  3. Conductive Thread - 60g (Stainless Steel)
    Rating:
    100% of 100
    SKU: DEV-11791 Brand: Sparkfun
    This is about 360 yards of conductive thread spun from stainless steel fiber and wound on a spool. You can use it as a creative way to connect various electronics onto clothing projects. This large spool is a great way to get into wearable electronics without a large upfront cost and a large enough quantity to not be afraid of making a few mistakes.
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    3 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Mar 21st
  4. Conductive Rubber Cord Stretch Sensor + extras!
    SKU: ADA519 Brand: Adafruit
    Measuring stretch forces isn't easy - unless you have some conductive rubber cord! This cord is 2mm diameter, and 1 meter long, made of carbon-black impregnated...
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 8 to 10 day lead time
  1. Midnight Engineer Tshirt (Large)
    SKU: CE09846 Brand: Core Electronics

    Show your love for making with this 'Midnight Engineer' T-shirt.

    $25.00 AUD, inc GST
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    7 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Mar 21st
  1. 5mm LED Kit 500pcs (100x Red Green Blue Yellow White)
    SKU: CE08575 Brand: Makerverse
    This kit will ensure your equip your Makerspace, classroom or workshop never runs out of LEDs!
    $21.90 AUD, inc GST
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    19 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Mar 21st
  2. Adafruit NeoPixel Driver BFF Add-On for QT Py and Xiao
    SKU: ADA5645 Brand: Adafruit
    Our QT Py boards are a great way to make very small microcontroller projects that pack a ton of power - and now we have a way for you to quickly add a...
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    1 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Mar 21st
  3. Kitronik Tricolour LED Board
    SKU: CE09195 Brand: Kitronik
    The Kitronik TriColour LED board is a pre-built strip board designed for low-power lighting displays, such as edge-lit signs and illustrations. It has...
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 4 to 9 day lead time
  4. Kitronik USB LED Strip Kit with Power Switch
    SKU: CE09129 Brand: Kitronik
    The Kitronik LED Strip Kit offers a great way to learn basic electronics. Once built, it offers a great platform for designing custom enclosures for...
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 4 to 9 day lead time
  5. n00ds - Flexible LED Filament - 3V 300mm long - Pink
    SKU: ADA5510 Brand: Adafruit
    Our favorite food when hacking on code or electronics is a hot bowl of noodles - and around NYC these are often called 'noods'! What we've got...
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    0 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 7 to 10 day lead time
  1. 10mm x 5m Hook and Loop Tape
    SKU: CE09749 Brand: Core Electronics

    Secure wires, sensors or modules in style, and reusable!

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    67 from local stock, 1 supplier stock; your order will dispatch between Dec 1 to Dec 10. And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Mar 21st
  2. Sewable Snaps - 5mm Diameter - Card of 24
    SKU: ADA1126 Brand: Adafruit
    The small 5mm size of these tin-plated brass snaps means they fit perfectly on Flora's pads! Snaps make a great connector for wearables-- solder one side to the...

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