A light emitting device includes: (a) a light emitting layer including an
electroluminescent organic material dispersed in a matrix, wherein the
matrix contains a non-electroluminescent organic polymer having a T.sub.g
of at least 170.degree. C., and each of the organic polymer and the
electroluminescent organic material constitutes at least 20 percent by
weight of the light emitting layer; and (b) electrodes in electrical
communication with the light emitting layer and configured to conduct an
electric charge through the light emitting layer such that the light
emitting layer emits light. A method for manufacturing a flexible organic
light emitting device, includes providing the light emitting layer and
providing electrodes above and below the light emitting layer, wherein the
electrodes are in electrical communication with the light emitting layer.
