Glowing From Within: Luminous Fabric

Posted April 12th, 2007 by Aditi Simlai Tiwari

Surfing the net, I came across a new product that was visually as stunning as the idea was innovative. Luminous fabric. The Luminous Fabric is fabric that glows or lights up adding a new dimension to cloth as we are used to seeing it.

This innovative concept allows weaving of optical fibers alongside synthetic ones to create a fabric that lights up. The uses of this fabric are immense and one can utilize the technology in clothes, home décor, accessories etc.

The company has created a range of products that are an ode to the versatility of the fabric. Your bedroom would get a new dimension with the Heart Pillow. This red pillow comes in two sizes and can light up for more than 10 hours, thanks to replaceable batteries that are hidden inside. A small switch inside the pillow helps power it on or off. Just switch it on and get ready for a dazzling and luminous effect in your bedroom all for about $170. Guaranteed to enhance bedroom activity!

The Luminous Fabric has also been styled into tablecloth, cushion covers, bags, pouches, dresses etc. The possibilities are endless. The current online catalogue allows for ordering directly from the company. The range is priced slightly high at the table cloth measuring 150 x 100 cm being priced at $390, the cushion covers priced about $350 and the range of tops priced at $260. The price though is worth the effect and innovativeness of the idea. The fabric can be hand washed with natural soap, no additional dry cleaning charges...