Gold-coated fabric that emits own light could be ultimate safety gear

Stretchable, light-emitting clothing made from fabric coated in gold could be a smart alternative to high-visibility gear – not to mention a bold fashion statement. Tricia Carmichael at the University of Windsor, Canada, and her colleagues started with a fabric that is 87 per cent nylon and 13 per cent spandex. They then added a very thin coating of gold to act as an electrode and send power to a light-emitting material made of zinc sulphide, copper and silicone. Read more: