Woven light is collection of colour changing and light emitting textiles designed by textile designer Kathy Schicker.
The woven textiles are created by integrating smart fibres into industrially woven Jacquard textiles. The printed textiles are created by screen printing smart inks.
The colour changing textiles are created by weaving or printing photochromic materials which undergo a reversible colour change upon exposure to light.
Normally they are white in low light and when sunlight or ultraviolet radiation is applied molecular structure of the material changes and exhibits a colour. When the relevant light source is removed the colour disappears.
The light emitting textiles are created by weaving or printing phosphorescent materials. Phosphorescent materials give off a light glow when exposed to light. Normally they are white in low light and when sunlight or ultraviolet radiation is applied molecular structure of the material changes and exhibits a glow. When the relevant light source is removed the glow will gradually fade.
The fabrics can be used forinteriors, fashion, accessories and is available in sizes up to 150cm wide.