Morphotex fibre mimics the properties of the Morpho butterfly with the iridescent colour of its wings, also similar to that of a peacock feather. The Japanese textile company Teijin have reproduced this microscopic structure using polyester and nylon fibres in alternating layers so that light will bounce and scatter between the layers to reveal a rainbow of colours. As the colour is purely a trick of the light, no dye is needed which cuts water usage, toxic chemicals and energy used to dye the fabric. The fabric will also never fade like dyed fabrics often do.
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