What do smartphones need? The clothes also turned into screens

South Korean scientists are developing a special type of OLED display that can be embedded in fabric.

More and more wearable devices are coming to market with the ability to connect and synchronize with smartphones. However, the control panels are still limited, they occupy more space and reduce the flexibility of the device.

OLED displays are formed on this material through a thermal deposition process.

Of course, we are talking about smart watches, fitness trackers or even smart glasses. But what happens if the control screen is embedded directly into the fabric? Is this an idea too crazy?

Yes, that is the main research content of Kolon Glotech Korean and a team of scientists from KAIST University. This ambitious project leader is Professor Chi Kyung-chul.

If the project is successful, in the future we will see clothing with control screens embedded directly into the fabric. This technology can be the beginning of the smart armband, smart wires, smart sleeves ... yes, everything will become smart!

To do this, the team first had to produce a non-rough fabric that did not expand too much when exposed to heat. They create a special textile material that looks like a glass but has the versatility of a fabric. OLED displays are formed on this material through a thermal deposition process .

Of course, this technology is still in development and we have to wait a little longer to see the commercialized product.