Switchable objects and methods of manufacture

A switchable object made according to a process comprising:

• a. applying a barrier material on a first surface of a first flexible substrate;
• b. applying a photochromic and electrochromic switchable material on the first surface, the switchable material comprising a polymer matrix and having a thickness and a shape, and being surrounded by the barrier material;
• c. applying a second flexible substrate, around, and in contact with, the switchable material and the barrier material, the first substrate, the second substrate, and the barrier material enclosing the switchable material;
• and
• d. curing the switchable material, wherein after the curing the switchable object is flexible.

A flexible switchable object comprising:

• a. a first flexible substrate comprising a transparent conductive coating;
• b. a portion of a cured, photochromic and electrochromic switchable material comprising a polymer matrix;
• c. a portion of a barrier material surrounding the portion of the switchable material;
• and
• d. a second flexible substrate comprising a transparent conductive coating;
• the transparent conductive coatings of the first and second substrates each being in contact with the switchable material and the barrier material.