For decades, researchers have been fascinated by the possibilities that might arise by exploring the fusion of electronics and fabrics. Within Philips, experiments were carried out on dynamic light and color generation from fabrics, and on weaving printed circuit boards into fabrics.

This inspired a small team to assemble LEDs on shirts and to demonstrate this colorful medium at the 2006 IFA in Berlin. The result was extremely popular on Youtube, with millions of viewings.

Not surprisingly, this attracted the attention of entrepreneurial management in Philips, which initiated and funded the set up of a new business unit. This business unit was tasked with investigating the commercial and technological options, offered by luminating fabrics and to prepare a future business around this idea.

Philips Lumalive opened for business on 1st July 2007 and quickly achieved its first commercial success. The first customer and partner was Boost Products, who have successfully deployed Lumalive Event Gear in numerous events around the globe.

Philips Lumalive is a business unit within Royal Philips Electronics. Philips is a global company of leading businesses, creating value with meaningful innovations that improve people’s health and wellbeing.

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