Outputs (5)

Laser Shibori: A digital moulding technique supporting circular textile design in three dimensions (2018)
Journal Article

This paper considers the potential for digital laser technology to facilitate sustainable innovation in the field of textile design and manufacture, enabling transition towards a circular economy. Using recent design research as a case study, it disc... Read More about Laser Shibori: A digital moulding technique supporting circular textile design in three dimensions.

From Responsive Design to Sustainable Systems: Digital Laser Processing across the Textile Production Cycle (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Addressing environmental concerns in the textile industry has led to a growing field of research into material and process innovation. Digital technologies can facilitate on-demand manufacture and improve textile processes, resulting in waste reducti... Read More about From Responsive Design to Sustainable Systems: Digital Laser Processing across the Textile Production Cycle.

Intersections: Collaborations in Textile Design Research (2018)
Journal Article

INTERSECTIONS // Collaborations in Textile Design Research was held at Loughborough University London on 13 September 2017. The international conference and accompanying exhibition sought to explore the role of collaboration in textile design researc... Read More about Intersections: Collaborations in Textile Design Research.

Laser Peri-Dyeing for Agile Textile Design: Implementing Laser Processing Research within the Textile Industry (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

A laser dyeing technique named peri-dyeing, has been developed showing potential for efficient and agile textile surface patterning and coloration. After industrial interest in the technique for manufacturing and customization of textile products, th... Read More about Laser Peri-Dyeing for Agile Textile Design: Implementing Laser Processing Research within the Textile Industry.

Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Textile Coloration and Surface Design (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The environmental impact of textile dyeing and finishing is of paramount concern in the textile industry. Research into two emerging textile processing technologies, laser processing and enzyme biotechnology, were investigated as a means of applying... Read More about Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Textile Coloration and Surface Design.