Fiber Optic Fabric - Black (40x75 cm)

This black fiber optic fabric is an amazing and one - of - a - kind option to bring some sparkle to your e - textiles project. Real optical fibers are woven into this fabric! Just shine a bright light into the fiber bundle at one end, and the fabric will be filled with tiny shining dots. With a bit of abrasion, like gently rubbing it with fine sandpaper to damage the fibers, you can make the fabric almost glow. Selective abrasion is a fantastic way to create patterns. Dimensions: 40 x 75 cm. Documents: Product Demonstration

Using this fiber optic fabric is easy. First, gather a bright light source. Shine it into the fiber bundle that's collected at one end of the fabric, and watch as it lights up with little shining pinpoints. To make the fabric glow more, you can use fine sandpaper to gently rub the fabric. This will damage the fibers a bit and make them 'leak' light. When creating patterns, use selective abrasion to get the look you want. As for maintenance, keep the fabric away from sharp objects that could cut the fibers. If it gets dirty, you can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe it. Don't soak the fabric in water as it might damage the optical fibers.