FLEXIBLE ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE, ELECTRODES THEREFOR, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

摘要

An electrochromic fiber or fabric using electrochromic fiber electrodes (72, 74) is disclosed. The fiber or fabric includes a flexible, electrically- conductive fiber (76, 78), and a layer (80, 92) comprising an electrochromic material disposed on and surrounding the flexible, electrically conductive fiber. In one embodiment, the fiber or fabric is both flexible and elastic. The fibers and fabrics are of particular utility in electrochromic devices (70), particularly those which form or are a part of garments. Gel electrolyte layers (82, 84) are disposed on the electrochromic layers (80, 92).