124 | light-emitting smart materials
LANLA gb`am eb`aml Monosmart material | Monosmart application Light-emitting smart material: MIXED FABRIC WITH PHOSPHORESCENT THREADS Phosphorescent lights, room dividers and curtains
Hannaliisa Hailahti, Finland Luminous fabric | Finland (2005) Finnish designer Hannaliisa Hailahti developed a fine luminous fabric made from phosphorescent and metallic silver reflective threads. The designer sought a vision for energyautonomous lighting elements with the aim of creating a more appealing nocturnal atmosphere and allowing safe movement around the house at night without the use of further light sources; at the same time she wanted to avoid complete darkness. In the dark, the light emitted from the phosphorescent threads is reflected by the adjacent metallic threads to increase the luminous effect. The bending stiffness of the metal allows the fabric to be hand-formed into different shapes. Depending on the cut and the dimensions, this kind of fabric can be used as lights, room dividers or curtains.
Shush as an unfolded room divider at night and closed by day. | Shush as a luminous source.