Safe to wear up against your skin for extended periods of time?
Best Answer
I believe that the thread sold by Sparkfun is made by ShieldEx. According to the material safety data sheet for the silver-coated thread:
Eye Protection: SHIELDEX® silver
coated non-woven/or/woven nylon fabric
and yarns does not cause significant
eye irritation or eye toxicity
requiring special protection. Use good
industrial practice to avoid eye
contact.
Skin Protection: SHIELDEX®
silver-coated non-woven/or/woven nylon
fabric and yarns does not present a
significant skin concern requiring
special protection.
As anti-static foam isn't reusable, if the laptop has no exposed electrical connections, and the threat you're guarding against is ESD damage to the laptop, and the cost of the foam is small compared to that of the laptop, then use the most conductive foam you can find, namely cushion grade conductive foam.
(I feel faintly embarrassed posting this. You should really get credit for this answer.)
Best Answer
I believe that the thread sold by Sparkfun is made by ShieldEx. According to the material safety data sheet for the silver-coated thread:
Comprehensive review of other conductive threads