QMilch – Fabric Made from Milk
Anke Domaske, a German fashion designer and microbiologist, has created fabric out of milk protein. Sounds too good to be true as the fabric, called QMilch, feels like silk, washes normally, water-efficient to produce, and hypoallergenic.
Nuue by Jungeun Lee
I discovered Nuue by Jungeun Lee while exploring the Royal College of Art website and immediately fell in the love with the project. Lee transforms wound fibre into fabric via a heating process with pressure. She begins by wrapping the fibre around the desired silhouette, such as a custom wooden mannequin shown above and below. Following the heating stage Lee completes the process by removing the garment and proceeding with any necessary pattern cutting or sawing to refine the piece. Overall there is no or minimal waste.
Maurizio Anzeri
Discovered artist Maurizio Anzeri on Yatzer today. I love his ‘photo sculptures’ – or embroidered vintage photographs. The addition of embroidery to the photographs removes layers to reveal an isolated emotion or specific interpretation by the artist while creating a beautiful intensity.
Mobile Phone Charging Fabric
Four students (Hans Christian Thiesen, Mads Gydegaard, Morten Ydefeldt and Marius Koppang) in Denmark from Aalborg University won first prize in the Future Textiles International Prize Competition 2011 for designing a smart fabric technology that can charge mobile computers, phones, and other electrical devices. The fabric, called Powertex, automatically charges electronic devices when placed onto it. Key areas of application include upholstery fabrics, table covers, and mats. It really does take mobility to a whole new level. The Future Textiles Finalist Presentation video below is well worth watching, covering multiple finalist projects:
Read more HERE.
Balloon Rug by Alicia Beck
It safe to say I am simultaneously obsessed and dreaming about taking a nap curled up on the ballon rug above by Alicia Beck. It looks so beautifully crafted, and… fluffy? Beck successfully transformed latex into a comforting ‘homey’ object. Apparently each rug has over 4500 balloons! And not to mention the colors are gorgeous.
Gabriel Dawe
Gabriel Dawe is a mixed media textile artist who specializes in large-scale installations and environments crafted out of thread. His mesmerizing use of color and skilled craft of construction references the self organizing forces of nature.
Proenza Schouler by Jak & Jil
Not only do I love the Fall/Winter 2011 collection of Proenza Schouler, but the backstage photos by Jak & Jil give an excellent incite into the fascinating textures of the fabrics. View more photos below.