A U-M startup is embedding tiny photonic fibers directly into fabrics, creating permanent “barcodes” that could change how clothing is recycled and authenticated. Backed by a $1.6 million NSF grant, the team is developing fibers that produce unique optical signatures when scanned. Read the full story to learn how this technology works and why it could transform the fashion and manufacturing industries.
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