Abstract: A fibre (2) or filament comprising: a solid-state electrolyte; and first (4) and second (6) electrodes spaced apart from one another.

Abstract: An electro-optic fibre (4) or filament comprising: a first electrode (6); a second electrode (8); and an electro-optically active material (10) positioned at least partially between the first and second electrodes, the second electrode comprising a plurality of spaced apart segments (12) each segment having a length that is no more than a maximum length, and no less than a minimum length, extending at least partially along the length of the fibre or filament.

Abstract: A flexible flat panel display which exhibits fabric-like behavior, comprising a substrate (10) formed of an elastomeric material, preferably with a layer of textile material (14) embedded therein. The substrate (10) is arranged and configured so as to have a modulus of elasticity such that the display can be curved over at least two radii of curvature simultaneously and/or stretched in one or more directions under normal working conditions. The resultant display can be incorporated into, for example, clothing and the like. A method of manufacturing a flexible flat panel display is also described.

Abstract: A filament or fibre comprising a liquid crystalline elastomer, and an actuator for enabling actuation of the filament or fibre to thereby cause a change in the dimensions of the filament or fibre.

Abstract: A textile form touch sensor comprises first and second outer conductive layers, and a third layer, intermediate of the first and second layers. The third layer comprises a non-conductive textile coated with a piezoresistive material. In a preferred embodiment, the piezoresistive material is coated on the nonconductive third layer so as to form an arrangement of defined blocks of piezoresistive material, and the first, second and third layers are joined together in a series of straight lines, the lines running in between the defined blocks of piezoresistive material.

Abstract: A filament or fibre (2) comprising a volume modulation colouration producing substance (6); containment means (8) for containing the substance in the form of an elongated core which containment means is at least partially light transmitting; and stimulation means (4) for stimulating the substance to produce a change in the volume of the substance, thereby changing the colour of the filament or fibre.

Abstract: A filament or fibre (2) comprising: a first conductive layer (4); an electro-optically active layer (6); a second conductive layer (8); wherein the filament or fibre has an off-state and an on-state, the electro-optically active layer comprising a combination of an electro-optically active substance and a polymer.