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- Silk Thread Innovation Could Revolutionise Wearable ElectronicsImagine wearing a garment that could generate electricity to power small electronics or monitor your health—all while remaining lightweight, flexible, and safe for everyday…
- What not to miss at Dutch Design Week 2023 part 5Dutch Design Week 2023 takes place from 21 to 29 October in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Here, we present some of the most innovative material…
- A sun-powered jacketResearchers at the Finnish Aalto University developed a textile collection capable of generating energy via solar cells, which they turned into a jacket as…
- Necto: 3D-Knitted Natural Fibre Installation Explores Circular Material Strategies at Venice Architecture Biennale 2025At the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, the installation Necto presents an exploration of architectural form and materiality using 3D knitted natural fibres. Designed by…
- Nanotechnology unlocks ultra-light reflective materials for next-gen design applicationsResearchers at TU Delft and Brown University have developed a new class of ultra-lightweight, reflective nanomaterials originally designed for space exploration. At the heart…
- Embroidering batteries onto garmentsResearchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, led by materials chemist Trisha L. Andrew, developed a method to make a charge-storing system which can…
- The Future of Urban & Landscapes: an interview with Cees Donkers"Urban Lab" is the theme that Urban & Landscapes ambassador Cees Donkers considers important for our annual trade fair MaterialDistrict Rotterdam. Donkers was the…
- Review: Materia in LondonInteraction was the key to the latest Materia exhibition, held last week in London. We joined up with the May Design Series for the second…
- What’s next for materials and design?Next week sees the first German edition of Material Xperience On Tour, the material innovation show that travels far and wide to keep you…
- Capturing water from the air inspired by natureThe Dutch start-up Sponsh, a spin-off company of Eindhoven University of Technology, developed a temperature-sensitive smart textile that absorbs water from the air at…
- Today’s materials for tomorrow’s print & sign!Paper made from fruits and vegetables, paper with wood relief, wood coloured with blueprint… During MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019 (12-14 March in Rotterdam Ahoy, the…
- Clothing that detects dangerous chemicals and pollutantsIt’s not always possible to detect if you’re exposed to harmful particles or radiation until it’s too late. In order to warn you in…
- Competitions for sustainable new materialsFabric made from agricultural waste, garments made of mushrooms, dissolvable thread… This week, the H&M Global Change Award announced its 5 winners, each an…
- Inspiring materials at Dutch Design WeekEvery year during Dutch Design Week many new ideas, innovations and inspirations are put forward, mostly by Young and upcoming designers. We’ve spotted a number…
- Octopus-Inspired Material Enables Dynamic Colour And Texture ChangesResearchers at Stanford University have developed a soft, flexible material that can rapidly change both colour and surface texture. Inspired by the adaptive skin…
- Conductive Plastics: A New Frontier in Organic ElectronicsResearchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a pioneering method to produce electrically conductive plastics on a larger scale. The discovery…
- Kiri-Origami Unlocks High-Performance Stretchable ElectronicsStretchable electronics are creating new opportunities for designers. They are used in wearable sensors, curved displays and adaptive surfaces for cars and interiors. Flexible…
- AI Accelerates Development of Woven Composite MaterialsA newly developed artificial intelligence model promises to revolutionise the way designers and engineers develop high-performance composite materials, significantly reducing the need for time-consuming…
- Knit One: Foam-Free Modular Seating System Showcases 3D Knitting InnovationAt NeoCon 2025 in Chicago, UK designer Paul Crofts and British contract furniture brand Isomi introduced Knit One. This modular seating system applies advanced…
- Gold Edition Full Metal Jacket: 11 Kilometres of Copper Reimagined as Wearable TechnologyThe Gold Edition of Vollebak’s Full Metal Jacket presents a radical exploration of material innovation in fashion design. Constructed from 11 kilometres of fine…
- Discover the latest trends in biobased and circular building materials at MaterialDistrict UtrechtFrom 6 to 8 March, Werkspoorkathedraal in Utrecht will be the centre of the latest developments in the field of biobased and circular building…
- Creative Heroes Awards announces 29 nomineesThe jury of the Dutch Creative Heroes Awards has announced which contenders are in the running for the title of Creative Hero 2019. Dubbed…
