Design and Development of Lightweight and Sheer Interactive Textile with Illumination

The interactive textile adapts light and color to enhance the aesthetics and the performance of traditional textiles, and it can be applied in different fields such as fashion, interiors and medical devices. To create interactive textiles with illumination named “Twist”, the innovative methods of incorporating weaving techniques with electronic integration and laser engraving are explored. Weave design is employed to achieve the lightness and sheerness of the interactive textile, as well as seamless electronic integration. The interactive platform between textiles and users is created through designing and developing interactive textiles. The creative potential of interdisciplinary practice and theoretical research is also explored.