Project Title TBD
Project Team Members Me, Lauren
Project Description
Versatile, fashionable jacket that can be worn for casual streetwear or for athletic wear/running, biking, yoga, etc. Jacket will have smart textile technology that allows the fabric to go from looking normal during the day to a visible, glowing fabric at night.
Sketches/Concept Art
Materials and Costs
- 90% polyester, 10% spandex or Neoprene
- Mesh fabric
- Sewing materials, flat patterns
- LunaBrite light technology products
- Eco-friendly, machine washable, adds visible glow without wires or batteries. Lunabrite recharges daily in sunlight or room light, emitting illuminating glow from dusk to dawn.
Timeline
3/1: prototype, sport jacket ordered
3/2: Lunabrite technology contacted and waiting to hear back.
3/7: Have prototype jacket in hand
3/21: finish prototype
3/23: begin final
Fallback Plans
If Lunabrite light technology becomes unaffordable or does not work out, I will use an arduino lillypad and battery for LEDs or el panel with a light sensor.