Designing with thermochromic and photochromic dyes can be a complex process, as the color changes may be affected by a variety of factors such as the fabric, dye concentration, temperature ...

A new smart fabric converts light into heat and can raise temperatures by more than 54 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) after just 10 minutes in the sun.

This groundbreaking fabric from Waterloo researchers offers solar-powered warmth, integrating advanced nanoparticles for ...

The fabric is produced through a scalable wet-spinning method ... Thermoplastic polyurethane serves as the structural matrix, while thermochromic dyes create the reversible color-changing effect. This ...

A new type of cloth developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo can heat up when exposed to the sun thanks to innovative nanoparticles embedded in the fabric's fibers. This advance ...