Cavo Braided Twisted Cable 2 Core 5.3mm Dia 1m Long - Pale Gold

The pale gold braid here is woven tightly over a twisted two core flex, giving a slim round cord with a soft metallic sheen rather than a bright shine. The twist stays visible through the weave, so the cable reads as part of the design and not something to be hidden away. At 0.75mm per core it is the usual choice for mains voltage lighting, and it is VDE approved. Order the number of metres you need and it is supplied as one continuous length, so there are no joins to plan around.

We reach for a braided flex like this one when the cord is going to be seen: a row of pendants above a kitchen island, a single shade dropped into a stairwell, or a table lamp where a plain black lead would look like an afterthought. Pale gold sits comfortably with brass, antique brass and warm nickel fittings, and it lifts a plain white ceiling. It suits anyone reviving an old lamp base, putting a pendant together from separate components, or matching a flex to a fitting they already own.

The braid is a woven textile sleeve over insulated conductors, and it stays supple enough to coil and drape without kinking or holding a crease. To keep it looking well, switch off at the wall and run a dry cloth along the length now and then, lifting dust out of the weave with a soft brush rather than anything damp. We stock the same braided twisted cable in white, black, red, blue, purple and lime green, and there are plainer clear and black flexes in the range if you would rather the cord went unnoticed. Lamps, lampholders and ceiling roses are sold separately, so it is worth checking what your project still needs before you order.

How is the cable supplied if I order several metres?

Each unit is one metre, and the quantity you order is cut and sent as a single continuous length rather than separate metre pieces.

What is the outside diameter?

It measures 5.3mm across the braided outer, which keeps it slim enough to pass through most standard lampholder entries and cord grips.

Is the pale gold a metallic thread or a printed finish?

It is a woven braid, so the colour and sheen run through the weave itself and will not rub off like a printed coating.

What size are the conductors?

There are two cores at 0.75mm each, the common size for mains voltage pendants, table lamps and floor lamps.

Can I wipe it with a damp cloth?

We would not. Textile braid holds moisture, so use a dry cloth along the length and a soft brush for dust caught in the weave.

Is it approved for use in the UK?

Yes, it is VDE approved cable for mains voltage lighting.