Previous research about the sustainable characteristics of regenerated cellulosic fibres like soya, bamboo, viscose and Lyocel/ Tencel was followed by dying experiments with indigo powder. The fibres were tested and processed in a yarn lab and manufactured into roving. Design experiments on the jacquard machine loom, self-made looms around objects and experiments with the tufting machine showed what technique underpins the shiny and soft characteristics of the fibre. Thoughts about rooms and how they could be (re)defined by a textile lead to architectural sketches, models and weaving on free forms. The material and space investigation is led by a sustainable design approach and opens up a lot of questions about the environmental friendliness of smart materials.

 

After some time it was decided to focus on light and colour. Besides experimenting with the basic functions of optical fibres, dying and printing with thermochromic inks, intriguing effects in combination with regenerated cellulosic fibres and natural dyes likes Indigo were created.