Morphotex structural colored fibers

About the Product

Company: Teijin Fibers Limited
Product Phase: Available
Product Type: Structural colored fibers
Patent Name: Fiber structure and textile using same
Patent Number: US6326094
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Inspiring Strategy

Wing scales diffract and scatter light: Morpho butterflies >

Product or process

Morpho butterflies remain a vibrant blue throughout their lives, without ever needing a coat of paint to spruce up a dull finish. The scales on their wings are made of many layers of proteins that refract light in different ways, and the color we see often is due entirely to the play of light and structure rather than the presence of pigments. Teijin Fibers Limited of Japan produces Morphotex® fibers. No dyes or pigments are used. Rather, color is created based on the varying thickness and structure of the fibers. Energy consumption and industrial waste are reduced because no dye process must be used.