PHOTOCHROMIC YARN · UV-RESPONSIVE YARN
Photochromic Yarn
Visible colour change under suitable UV light
Developed for apparel, footwear and accessories. Selection requires the light conditions, colour transition, material specification and final construction to be considered together.
Same demonstration knit · before and after UV exposure


RECORDED PRODUCT ROUTES
Compare material and yarn count before choosing a model
These routes are based on current product records. Images support identification; confirm colours, photochromic response and availability on the model page or when requesting samples.
Featured modelPhotochromic DTY space-dyed yarn
Basic product data is recorded; validate response speed, colour depth and cycling in the target construction and environment.
- Composition
- Fibre composition pending verification
- Yarn count
- 1/300D
90% 10% Nylon1/38S
→03100% Nylon photochromic space-dyed yarn; selected colours may have samples; bulk production by order, availability to confirm1/300D
→0475% Rayon 25% Nylon photochromic yarn; selected colours may have samples; bulk production by order, availability to confirm30s/1
→05Fibre composition pending verification2/150D
→06Fibre composition pending verification1/300D
→07100% Nylon1/280D
→08Fibre composition pending verification1/150D
→SELECTION & VALIDATION
Five factors determine whether a sample is worth developing
This category page provides a selection framework. Model performance cannot be inferred from demonstration imagery or general category statements alone.
- 01Light exposureObserve under suitable UV conditions; environment, distance and shading affect the actual response
- 02Colour transitionConfirm the normal, triggered and recovered states
- 03Material specificationComposition and yarn count affect processing and hand feel
- 04Fabric constructionGauge, density and structure alter the visible response
- 05FinishingConfirm model-specific care instructions before washing; validate permitted processing on samples
SAMPLE BEFORE SCALE
Turn your intended use into a testable sample
Describe the target product, exposure conditions, expected change, material preference and processing method. Our team can first match a close model, then confirm yarn and target-construction sampling.
- 01Describe the use and exposure
- 02Match a model and colours
- 03Sample the target construction