Hong Kong Researchers Innovate Fabric That Changes Colour
Hong Kong researchers have developed a fabric that is capable of changing colours with just a tap, by combining polymer optical fibres and artificial intelligence technology to create stunning smart textiles.
First launched at Milan Fashion Week, this innovation promises to have a major impact on the global fashion industry.
“I will have every colour of my favourite clothes,” is a phrase that can become a reality thanks to this revolutionary fabric.
“The technology could help reduce waste by giving people more colour choices for an item of clothing, Hong Kong-based Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab) said.
The fabric, which is knitted with polymeric optical fibres (POFs) and textile-based yarns, can be illuminated in a range of different hues and the hand-feel is just like any knitted fabric.
A thumbs-up in front of the fabric triggers deep blue, a heart sign will turn it pink while an ‘OK’ sign will turn it green.
Colours can also be customised from an app on a phone and AI algorithms help the camera distinguish the gestures of individual users.
AiDLab is hopeful that the technology will be commercialised in the future and will change for good, as to how consumers perceive fashion.
Click here to watch a video on garments changing colours
