Technical & functional embroidery

Technical and functional embroidery goes far beyond decoration. Thanks to the high precision and reproducibility of modern embroidery processes, functional threads and materials can be placed exactly where they are needed, opening up new possibilities for smart textiles and technical textile applications.

This makes technical embroidery particularly suitable for applications where textiles need to perform an additional function. Depending on the thread and design, embroidery can be used to create conductive paths, textile electrodes, sensor structures, functional surfaces or reinforcement structures. It can also support the precise placement and fixation of fibres in technical applications such as fibre-reinforced composites.

For technical and functional embroidery, the thread must combine the required functional properties with reliable machine processing. Consistent thread quality, precise stitch formation and reproducible processing are essential to ensure that the intended function is maintained across the embroidered structure.

Technical and functional embroidery is particularly suitable for smart textiles, sensors, conductive structures, textile electronics and technical textile applications.

For technical and functional embroidery, we recommend Silver-tech.

Silver-tech is AMANN’s special sewing and embroidery thread with a silver coating for electrically conductive textile applications. The hybrid thread made from silver-coated polyamide/polyester is suitable for conductive seams and surfaces as well as textile electrodes used as sensors and actuators.

Its electrical conductivity allows functional structures to be integrated directly into textile surfaces through embroidery. Silver-tech can also be used for seam positions where antimicrobial properties are required, making it a versatile solution for innovative functional textile concepts.