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The Naptime Blanket presents a contemporary take on a traditional concept, drawing inspiration from Finnish forest animals and the traditions of the Finnish maternity package. This jacquard-woven cotton blanket is designed with both function and aesthetics in mind, serving as a versatile textile suited for everyday use. While created to provide warmth and comfort for infants, its carefully considered theme, color palette, and style make it suitable for different stages of childhood.
Fenc Loopflex is a spandex free stretch fabric developed for sports wear, leisure wear and underwear. The textile is a mono material made only of polyester, so textile to textile recycling becomes possible and waste is reduced. Production begins with thermoplastic polyester elastomer chips, which are turned into an elastic yarn through a solvent free melt extrusion process. The yarn is knitted with regular polyester filaments using pre programmed tensions, giving two to three times higher power stretch than spandex blends while balancing comfort and support.
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The practice-led research and design investigated the use of soil to create a substitute textile material in Thailand. It aims to maximize the value of natural resources in response to climate change, based on the concept of living in harmony with nature. A bio-fibre was synthesized from soil bacteria through a process that holistically considered the full production cycle, ensuring that it generated no waste. The final material contained melanin pigments similar to human skin tones, with hues comparable to those of people from Thailand.
Fenc Thermobionic is a knitted fabric collection designed for activewear and everyday clothing. The fabric is made from biobased polyester produced from waste wood, offering an alternative to yarns derived from fossil sources. Bionic knitting technology balances warmth and breathability, using eight-channel yarn for moisture wicking, micro vents for airflow and thermal pockets for insulation. The adaptive structure follows the way hummingbirds regulate heat. Computer jacquard patterning creates shifting blue and green colors that recall wingbeats.
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Hana Mitsui reinterprets traditional Japanese tatami weaving through a pixelated Mona Lisa made with Igusa grass. Working with tatami craftspeople, she explores how this time-honored material can engage with present-day visual language. By noticing the visual similarity between tatami’s weave and digital pixel grids, Mitsui developed a method to express subtle tones through tactile, pixel-like forms. The result highlights a quiet dialogue between tradition and modern perspective.Her practice reflects an ongoing interest in translating cultural heritage into new visual expressions.
Golden Butterfly with Pearl is a silk quilt designed for modern bedrooms. The filling is made of 100 percent double cocoon mulberry silk, and the outer shell is made of natural silk, giving a light and warm feel. The cover is embroidered with butterflies, and detailed wing veins, colored pearls and fine stitching create a three dimensional surface. A removable inner shell replaces traditional quilting, so the quilt is easier to clean and maintain. The design is themed on metamorphosis, an Eastern image of change and renewal.
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