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- Wearable Textile Harvests Drinking Water From AirResearchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a textile that can harvest drinking water directly from the air. Integrated into a…
- Human-Safe Magnetorheological Fibres Enable A New Generation Of Smart TextilesResearchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed a new type of human-safe magnetorheological fibre that can change shape and stiffness under…
- What not to miss at Dutch Design Week 2020 part 3: textileDutch Design Week 2020 takes place from 17 to 25 October. Due to Covid-19, the event will be held entirely virtually, but that does…
- Textile ConstructionsMovable textile constructions of Babs van den Thillart are three-dimensional interior textiles used for wall separations and acoustics. The complex constructions are made directly on jacquard weaving machines, in one piece. The two layered textile is connected which makes it perfect for acoustics in interiors.
- This wood-based textile fibre is made without chemical solventsFinnish fibre technology company Spinnova developed a method to convert wood pulp directly into textile fibre, without the need for chemical solvents. The semisynthetic…
- ‘Glowing Caterpillar’ showcases smart-textile designA new smart-textile space divider is able to transform not only in size but also in appearance thanks to a glow-in-the-dark, luminous yarn. Inspired…
- Surface Synergy textileSurface Synergy is an woven project by textile designer Johanna Samuelsson. Shrinking is used to transform the flat textile surface into a texturised one. There is an interwoven ability for shrinking; this action of transformation is planned at the same time as the rest of the weave. Technique: Digital jacquard weaving Material: Elastane, lurex, cotton, polyester.
- Lightweight wall panels made from waste textile fibresThere are many blogs online that show you how to turn your worn out jeans into a lovely purse, but what do you do…
- Velero TextileVelero Textile by Jef Montes was inspired by the construction of sailboats and the materials from which they are constructed including glass fiber, carbon, aramid, brass, nylon, wool silk, viscose and cotton. The silhouettes draw from the contours of ships in a storm: angular and organic inspired by the battle between machine and nature.
- Ceramic TextileCeramic textile is an innovative industrialized system based on an interwoven steel wire mesh, which is enclosed in a mosaic of ceramic clay tiles stacked in horizontal and vertical bands. Its main advantage is that it provides us with an ancient material in a new format that improves on traditional manual piece-by-piece installation.
- TEXTILE SOFTWALL + SOFTBLOCKA 100% polyethylene non-woven textile material with a lightweight paper-like look and feel. A modular space shaping system utilizing flexible honeycomb structures that expand contract and flex, forming sculptural spaces and seating spaces.
- Multistable Knitted Textiles Snap Between Different ShapesResearchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed machine-knitted textiles that can snap between several stable…
- Plasma Technology Explores PFAS-Free Water-Repellent Textile CoatingsWaterproof and stain-resistant performance textiles often rely on coatings containing PFAS. These fluorine-based chemicals offer excellent resistance to water, dirt and grease. However, they…
- Markspelle textilesThe design philosophy of Markspelle combines simplicity, playfulness and colour into innovative textile designs. The functional features of textiles are just as important as their esthetical value, featuring fire resistance, wash-ability and durability.
- MIT’s Fibre Computer: A Breakthrough in Smart TextilesResearchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an innovative "fibre computer" that can be woven into clothing, presenting a potential alternative…
- Changeable Reflective TextilesThe "Changeable Reflective Textiles" project explores innovative woven fabrics that reveal hidden patterns through shifting light and movement. Designed with alternating layers of reflective and non-reflective yarns, the material reacts to different viewing angles, making certain elements disappear or emerge.
- Transforming Textile Waste into Acoustic SolutionsA new range of acoustic panels by Sze Tjin Yek made from post-consumer textile waste provides opportunities for architects, interior designers, and product designers…
- TEXTILE WALLCOVERINGVescom’s textile wallcovering collections are rich and diverse in both colour and structure. Alongside linen, their offering includes other bio-based materials such as silk,…
- Biodegradable textile made from algae and silk proteinWith her project Decomposition of Materiality and Identities, designer Scarlett Yang imagines a circular ecosystem in which garments grow, decompose and shape-change throughout time…
- Freshwater-free textile made from salt-tolerant plantsThe UK-based start-up SaltyCo, a spin-off company from the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London, developed freshwater-free textile by processing salt-tolerant plants,…
- Adamant TextileThe project Adamant Textile combines textile with concrete. Designer Ronja Schweiber attaches cubes, bars, and other shapes of concrete in a regular pattern to fabrics. Because of the distance between the concrete, the textile remains flexible.
- Hévé textileHévé textiles collection (formerly called Tchouc) is the result of La Gadoue’s research on latex coating on natural canvas. This hand-made composite material is a vegetal alternative to leather. The idea is to produce a functional and versatile textile for interior design. La Gadoue decided to use the natural textiles linen and jute as base canvas. For the coating, La Gadoue uses natural rubber, which comes from the sap of the rubber tree.
- Experimental textile designMUUNA is an experimental ‘materials’ studio that aims to push the boundaries of textile design beyond the traditional.The studio also produces seasonal collections of directional swatch designs for industry. MUUNA presents visionary textile concepts with a specialised focus on woven and embroidery techniques.
- Tactile textilesIn collaboration with textile designer Lucy Simpson, Paula Nerlich developed these tactile textiles. The material consists of knitted fabric with silicone combined with melted fibres and paint applied in various patterns, creating a textured surface.
