Active Woven Materials

Active fabrics typically include a plurality of fibers. At least one of the fibers exhibits a change in length or width upon exposure to an external stimulus, such as heat, moisture, or light. The active woven materials can exhibit local transformation, such as creating areas that are tighter or mor...

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Main Authors Tibbits, Skylar J.E, Mairopoulos, Dimitrios, Laucks, Jared Smith
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 12.07.2018
Subjects
BLASTING
HEATING
LIGHTING
LOOMS
MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL-POWER PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOTOTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISEPROVIDED FOR
METHODS OF WEAVING
OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER
SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS
TEXTILES
WEAPONS
WEAVING
WIND, SPRING WEIGHT AND MISCELLANEOUS MOTORS
WOVEN FABRICS
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Summary:Active fabrics typically include a plurality of fibers. At least one of the fibers exhibits a change in length or width upon exposure to an external stimulus, such as heat, moisture, or light. The active woven materials can exhibit local transformation, such as creating areas that are tighter or more open, or global transformation, such as changing from flat to curled. The effect is a precise and repeatable change in shape upon exposure to an external stimulus. Embodiments can be employed, for example, in sportswear, compression garments, furniture, and interior products.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201815870692