Design and development of polymeric optical fiber jacquard fabric with dynamic pattern display

Abstract

Inspired by the principle of visual persistence, an innovated design method of preparing polymeric optical fiber jacquard fabric with a dynamic pattern display is put forward. Polymer optical fibers (POFs) as weft threads are interwoven with warp threads on a jacquard loom to produce patterns on the surface of fabric. The application of the figured jacquard computer-aided design system in pattern design and multi-backed construction design makes it possible to create different patterns on the same fabric zone. As a result, designed POF jacquard fabrics are capable of displaying dynamic patterns with high brightness and resolution under circuit control. The fabric not only has a decorative effect just as traditional jacquard fabric, but also has a luminous effect, and can serve as fashionable clothes, portable electronic devices, house decorations, etc.