WEAV(3)D

In WEAV(3)D, I am presenting the research that I conducted to create a novel, lightweight and natural fiber-composite using our recently invented process of 3D-Weaving.

‘Weaving is a method of textile production in which two distinct sets of yarns or threads are interlaced at right angles to form a fabric or cloth’

The machine braids threads into a 3-D lattice structure as opposed to interlacing them in a planar manner. This approach enabled me to construct a block made of braided yarn mesh. Bioplastic hardens the threads, creating a sturdy and leightweight structure. 

This method expands the form possibilities for designing objects.  I’ve been testing various weaving patterns, materials and natural stiffeners to hold the structure in its final shape, while concentrating on the novelty and aesthetic value of the method.

This process was developed to address two urgent design issues. Firstly, it aims to replace synthetic composite fiber materials with novel ones. Secondly, it addresses the gradual loss of control that designers are experiencing over manufacturing processes.The research achieves a balance between two aspects: providing a platform for debating issues and facilitating the natural creation of a new structural material.