A conductive composite yarn having:



a) a core formed of at least one metallic strand of 40 or higher gauge which is electrically conductive;
b) at least one inner cover wrapped around the core in a first direction at a rate sufficient to provide substantially complete coverage of the core by the inner cover, wherein the inner cover is a natural or synthetic yarn;
c) at least one outer cover wrapped around the at least one inner cover, wherein the outer cover is wrapped in a second direction opposite to a direction of a cover layer on which the outer cover is directly wrapped, at a rate sufficient to provide substantially complete cover of the cover layer on which the outer cover is directly wrapped;
d) at least one bonding agent applied onto the at least one outer cover; and
e) optionally, a lubricant.


a conductive composite sewing thread therefrom, and use of the yarn/sewing thread in production of smart fabrics or smart garments having electrical segments, patterns, or grids therein.