Friday, July 09, 2010

Fabcell


FABECELL by Dr. Akira Wakitas Information Design Laboratory at Keio University in Japan.

HINT: Chameleonlike fabric.

"Fabcell is a flexible, nonemissive fabric made of fibers dyed with liquid-crystal ink and conductive yarns. These materials are connected to electronic components and woven into a square textile. When a low voltage is applied, the temperature of the fabric increases, changing the color of the fabric. When arranged in matrices, Fabcells can display subtle images within the curvature of flexible textiles. Clothing can also be enhanced with temporary self expression."*

*from www.transmaterial.net

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