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DECOR: Turn On Your Tablecloth

February 11, 2004

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Fiber-optic technology is woven with aesthetic appeal to create Luminex, the first light-emitting fabric. The material is connected to an LED device and activated by a rechargeable battery or wall outlet. Zuzka for Fabricology Inc. offers apparel and accessories made with the machine washable cloth, which can be cut and sewn like any material. A 60- by 60-inch tablecloth (including two batteries and one recharger) costs $700, while fabric can be purchased for $330 a yard. —Sara Neuffer
Posted 02.11.04

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