Abstract
We have developed a prototype of breathable thermochromic textile ideal for sensor applications, e.g., medical thermography. The textile was woven/knitted from polyester filaments pre-coated with thermochromic liquid crystal (TLC) ink, in lieu of coating the TLC ink on the woven/knitted textile. This process brings us closer to achieving breathable thermochromic textiles while enhancing the versatility of the textile. A combination of precoated yarns can be preselected according to the desired thermochromic properties of the textile. Swatches from both knitted and handwoven fabrics showed excellent reversible thermochromic property showing color from red to blue as the temperature is raised from 26 to 32 °C, consistent with the unincorporated TLC ink.
Subject
Mechanics of Materials,Biomaterials,Civil and Structural Engineering,Ceramics and Composites
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2 articles.
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