Taiwan Textile Research Institute has come up with a luminous fibre, Lumi Long, which glows in the dark. The institute has developed this ground-breaking technology as result of seven years’ research and hard-work.
The textile made from this fibre is luminous, and can emit light for up to six hours, by absorbing the surrounding light for 10 minutes, without use of any electricity or heat. The key feature of this fabric is that it is non-poisonous and emits no harmful radiation. It is washable and can also help save energy at night. Fabric made from this fibre is completely safe for human use and is also skin-friendly. The radiant characteristic of the fibre gives it a unique identity. The resultant fabric can be used to make clothing material, accessories, hats, scarves, underwear, socks, and sandals.
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Commenting on the fibre, Bai Chi-Chung, President, TTRI said, “The fibre was named ‘Lumi Long’ because it could glow for long periods of time. Its main fluorescent material is enveloped in thin fibres, and it is safe on the human skin.”
The product description released by TTRI stated, “Ever since the beginning of time, people have been afraid of darkness. This made the appearance of light particularly moving and surprising. Perhaps, it was the fall of darkness that had prompted light, and created moments of wonder.’
Bai further added, “Taiwan’s textile industry used to be a global leader, a main driver pushing the country into its economic heights. Though economic crises had dealt heavy blows to the sector, the industry is now evolving and moving towards a greater focus on innovation and high-quality products.”
TTRI informed that it has hastened the development of Lumi Long fibre along with integrating the product’s distribution chain. The institute also said that it hoped Taiwan’s fibre market potential would be realized with this new technology and that it aimed at commercializing the technology.
