3 January 2024 | Seungse Cho†, Taehoo Chang‡, Tianhao Yu§, Sunland L. Gong†, Chi Hwan Lee†,‡,§
This study presents a novel approach to creating light-emitting textiles using embroi derable multicolor electroluminescent (EL) threads in blue, green, and yellow. These threads are compatible with standard embroidery machines and can be used to stitch decorative designs onto various consumer fabrics without compromising their wear resistance or light-emitting capabilities. The research demonstrates the feasibility of machine embroidery for light-emitting textiles, which can be used to display messages, designs, and emergency alerts on consumer products. The EL threads are durable, with high tensile strength, moderate elongation, and a smooth surface finish, making them suitable for large-scale applications. The study also includes proof-of-concept demonstrations, such as illuminating specific messages or designs on consumer products and using the textiles to detect and alert users to physical hazards, such as head impacts in sports. The results show that the light-emitting pixels maintain consistent luminescence, low power consumption, durability, and washability, making them versatile for a wide range of applications.This study presents a novel approach to creating light-emitting textiles using embroi derable multicolor electroluminescent (EL) threads in blue, green, and yellow. These threads are compatible with standard embroidery machines and can be used to stitch decorative designs onto various consumer fabrics without compromising their wear resistance or light-emitting capabilities. The research demonstrates the feasibility of machine embroidery for light-emitting textiles, which can be used to display messages, designs, and emergency alerts on consumer products. The EL threads are durable, with high tensile strength, moderate elongation, and a smooth surface finish, making them suitable for large-scale applications. The study also includes proof-of-concept demonstrations, such as illuminating specific messages or designs on consumer products and using the textiles to detect and alert users to physical hazards, such as head impacts in sports. The results show that the light-emitting pixels maintain consistent luminescence, low power consumption, durability, and washability, making them versatile for a wide range of applications.