Machine embroidery of light-emitting textiles with multicolor electroluminescent threads.

ABSTRACT: Advances in electroluminescent threads, suitable for weaving or knitting, have opened doors for the development of light-emitting textiles, driving growth in the market for flexible and wearable displays. Although direct embroidery of these textiles with custom designs and patterns could offer substantial benefits, the rigorous demands of machine embroidery challenge the integrity of these threads. Here, we present embroiderable multicolor electroluminescent threads-in blue, green, and yellow-that are compatible with standard embroidery machines. These threads can be used to stitch decorative designs onto various consumer fabrics without compromising their wear resistance or light-emitting capabilities. Demonstrations include illuminating specific messages or designs on consumer products a

SUBMITTER: Cho S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10796113 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature