Hong Kong AI lab introduces colour-changing fabric to tackle clothing waste
A pioneering breakthrough in textile technology has emerged from the Hong Kong-based Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab), offering a transformative solution to tackle clothing waste. Researchers at AiDLab have engineered an innovative AI-driven textile, capable of dynamically altering the color of garments, heralding a new era in fashion sustainability.
The fabric, meticulously knitted using a blend of textile yarns and polymeric optical fibers (POFs), introduces a paradigm shift in the fashion industry. Offering a spectrum of vibrant hues, this groundbreaking fabric holds the potential to curtail clothing waste by providing an extensive array of color options within a single garment.
With simplicity at its core, technology empowers users to effortlessly change the color of their clothes using basic gestures. By embedding a tiny camera and harnessing the capabilities of artificial intelligence, the fabric responds to specific hand signals – a thumbs-up elicits a rich deep blue, a heart-shaped gesture adorns the fabric in pink, and an 'OK' sign transforms it into a vibrant green.
Moreover, a dedicated mobile app complements the fabric, allowing users to further customize and personalize colors. Powered by advanced AI algorithms, the embedded camera discerns individual gestures, ensuring a seamless and unique experience for each user. The introduction of this cutting-edge color-changing fabric marks a significant stride toward a more sustainable future in fashion, promising not just innovative versatility but also a substantial reduction in clothing waste.
