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Socks with crab’s pincer fibre are designed for diabetics
The company Spring Revolution 2.0, a brand of Primavera International, developed socks especially for active diabetics using Crabyon, a fibre made from crab’s pincers. The Crabyon fibre was developed by Japanese company Omikenshi. The biodegradable ...
Read more >Polyurethane staircase creates whimsical patterns
Especially for children, French studio Artificial Architecture designed a spiral staircase made with the soft material polyurethane foam, which is slowly covered in whimsical and colourful patterns. The unusual staircase is an experimental object made ...
Read more >Some material highlights at the London Design Festival 2018
During the London Design Festival, taking place from 15 to 23 September 2018, we take a look at some of the material highlights. Japanese metalwork The recently opened Japan House in London hosts an exhibition ...
Read more >Bamboo buildings on World Bamboo Day
Today, on World Bamboo Day, we present several constructions that use the super material bamboo. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet. It has a greater tensile strength than steel and withstands compression ...
Read more >Polish concert hall is made with Picado concrete
The Jordanki Cultural and Convention Center in Poland, designed by Spanish architect Fernando Menis, is made from a new type of concrete called Picado, a mix of concrete and crushed bricks. Picado, from the Spanish ...
Read more >More sustainable adhesive tape made from wood scraps
A team of engineers at the University of Delaware, US, developed a more sustainable way of making adhesive tape, using the wood scraps. Whether you’re using tape to wrap a gift, or stick a band-aid ...
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