DIY Fabric Wire by the Foot - Currant

Details | Red Lighting Cord

Our Currant premium cloth covered electrical cord has a great texture, flexibility, and feel. It’s one of the most popular hues in our Shine Collection, which is full of bold colors that all have a luxurious, shiny finish. If you’re looking for the perfect accent color to pair with rose gold hooks, canopies, and socket covers, this rich red lighting cord lends unique sophistication to any project. This cloth covered red lamp cord is available by the foot, so customize your order to ensure you get as much or as little as you need!

Technical Details

This cloth covered electrical cord has three conductor wires, including ground, positive, and negative. They’re insulated first by a PVC housing, and over that lies the braided rayon cloth. Due to our commitment to safe, high quality products, this cloth covered wire is UL-listed and rated for 300V.

Please Note: Because of the traceability requirements for UL-listed products, returns are not accepted for cut-to-order purchases. Please confirm the specifications of this wire to ensure you get exactly what you need. If you’re not sure about the color, we offer cloth covered cord color samples to allow you to see the color in person before making a final decision.

If your project requires a 2-conductor cord, it’s easy to clip the third wire (green) since you will not be using that one. If you’re choosing this option, consider ordering 1-2 feet more of our red lighting cord than what you need in order to compensate for the length cut and wire stripping.

Red Lamp Cord FAQ

What colors will look best with this red lighting cord?

Whether you’re mixing and matching this currant cord with unique hardware finishes or different cord colors in plug-in hanging lights, you should plan a cohesive design before placing your order. If this is the only colorful cord in your lighting scheme, you can match it with nearly any of our metallic finishes. However, the warm bronze, brass, and gold hardware options will create a warmer aesthetic, while silver and nickel finishes result in a cooler vibe.

To match the currant lamp cloth covered electrical cord with other cord colors, we would recommend choosing either a complementary or analogous color configuration. Complementary colors for currant range from shades of green to teal, while analogous options include purple and orange.

What are the benefits of using cloth covered cord?

There are many benefits to using cloth covered cord for your light fixtures, including:

• Custom Aesthetics: Personalize your space with the perfect pops of color!
• More Durability: Cloth offers an additional shield against wear and pets
• Easy to Swap: You can update your fixtures easily by swapping out compatible cords any time

How much red lighting cord should I order?

Color Cord Company always recommends ordering 2-3 feet more than your project requires. With the extra cord, you can accommodate any mistakes or unexpected changes. Always measure several times before determining the ideal length for any light fixture.

Using Our Wire

While we love enthusiastic DIYers as much as professional contractors, we always recommend consulting with an expert before assembling your new fixtures. They can give you the best advice on max weight rating, the length you need for your specific project, and details on how to use our cloth covered wire as a two-conductor cord.

Ready to integrate a red lighting cord into your next project? Find basic wiring and installation instructions on our blog.

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