Bare Conductive is a newly invented conductive ink which is nontoxic, water soluble and electrically conductive. Bare can create custom electronic circuitry on the skin as well as any surface where water-based paints would be appropriate. Bare can be applied with a brush, stamp or spray and is easily removed with soap and water.

This unique technology enables a low voltage signal to be passed through the ink, creating a totally new approach for the use of information transfer on skin or an array of sensing devices. Since its invention by four post-graduates from the Royal College of Art, London, and its subsequent patent protection, Bare has attracted wide interest and demand. The technology was initially targeted at wearable devices and electronic interfaces, and presentations at several prestigious international exhibitions, such as the Ars Electronica Festival, and 100% Design, have clearly confirmed a strong demand exists for this innovative ink. Whilst immediate demand has come from the music, Maker and artistic sectors, the founders are very much aware of its potential for product development in other areas such as medical and atheltic sensing devices, and low voltage technologies for classroom education and toys. Bare is an intuitive and non-invasive technology which will allow users to bridge the gap between electronics and the body.

Intellectual property was assigned by the inventors to a recently incorporated company, Bare Conductive Ltd, which was formed to be a vehicle to exploit the existing technology commercially, and further develop it for a wide range of novel applications.