Plastic optical fiber is ideal for underwater lighting such as water fountains and swimming pools, and for display cooling lighting because there is no risk of leakage of electricity or heat generation. They are also easy to maintain and are widely used for lighting in high locations such as building walls and signs.
Light Textiles newly developed side light fiber is optimized to give off light from the side surface, so is ideal for light textiles like tablecloth, full dress, etc.
Medical Applications
Plastic Optical Fiber has many achievements in medical equipment. In particular, it features a wider irradiation range, low bending loss, and superior rupture flexibility compared to standard plastic optical fibers, and it has been adopted for endoscopes and other medical equipment.