This project aims to further develop the shape-changing textile developed by Hellen van Rees. The flexible textile is made of squares of post-consumer textile waste. Through a unique approach, the different squares can move and respond to each other, creating a flexible, expanding & contracting surface. Through this effect a dynamic and playful texture emerges that easily adapts, leaving continuously changing open gaps between the squares.
Shape-changing sustainable textiles give feedback to users and can be applied in coaching situations. The first working prototype of this project is a posture correction coach. The vest can be worn over regular garments and it measures when the user has an incorrect posture. It then pulls the flexible panel of squares at the back to subtly remind the user to sit back upright.
Credits:
Supported by WEAR Sustain, Horizon 2020, Designlab, University of Twente, Hellen van Rees
