Art and Intelligent Textile Design: The Integration of Art and Technology

Quanmiao LU

Article
2025 / Volume 8 / Pages 800-812
Received 19 May 2025; Accepted 24 July 2025; Published 29 October 2025
https://doi.org/10.31881/TLR.2025.800

Abstract
This study presents the development and optimization of a screen-printing process for thermochromic smart textiles that integrate functionality with aesthetic design. Four common substrates—poplin, polyester, flannel, and linen—were printed using a blue thermochromic microcapsule pigment paste. Critical process parameters, including binder concentration, crosslinking agent dosage, curing temperature, and curing time, were systematically investigated through single-factor experiments. Flannel was identified as the optimal substrate. The finalized process—30% binder, 1.0% crosslinker, curing at 130 °C for 4 minutes—produced textiles with superior durability, achieving grade 4–5 in rubbing and washing fastness. A distinct reversible thermochromic response was observed over 36 °C–58 °C. The optimized technique was further demonstrated in a Chinese Lion Dance-themed smart textile, underscoring its potential for effectively uniting artistic design with functional smart textile technology.

Keywords
screen printing, temperature-sensitive color-changing material, intelligent textiles, flannelette