Development of polymeric optical fibre fabrics as illumination elements and textile displays

• Autorzy: Harlin A. , Mäkinen M. , Vuorivirta A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Polymeric optical fibre (POF) is used for simple light guide and illumination applications. The polymer optical fibre materials can be utilised in flexible lighting elements which can be combined with textile structures. The POF woven fabrics are introduced as a flexible alternative to lighting elements. Various light-emitting woven fabric and light emission theories has been discussed. Simple poly-methyl-metacrylate PMMA and polycarbonate PC fibres have been produced experimentally through single-screw and conical extrusion. The fibre is integrated in woven structures by means of handloom, narrow fabric weaving and Jacquard technology. The manufacturing technology suitable for light- emitting textile applications and its opportunities in textile integration is discussed.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

polymer optical fibre; POF; light emitting weaving; illumination; display

PL

światłowody polimerowe; POF; tkanie emitujące światło; iluminacja; wystawa

• Wydawca: Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design
• Czasopismo: Autex Research Journal
• Rocznik: 2003
• Tom: Vol. 3, no. 1
• Strony: 1--8
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 11 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Harlin A.

• TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Fibre Material Science P.O. Box 589, FIN-33101 Tampere, Finland [phone]

autor

Mäkinen M.

• TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Fibre Material Science P.O. Box 589, FIN-33101 Tampere, Finland [phone]

autor

Vuorivirta A.

• KYMENLAAKSON AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU Kymidesign

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