Kind Materials Research

Morgan, Laura; Heywood, Rosy

Abstract

Kind Materials Research explored sustainable alternatives to conventional dyeing and finishing by innovatively integrating bio-dyeing with laser technology. Experimental bio-mordants from plant, fungi and algae sources enhanced the natural, plant-based dyeing process, addressing toxicity in textile coloration by replacing petrochemical dyes and metal salts. Adding digital control to bio-design, laser irradiation was creatively employed as a print process to introduce precision surface designs. Combining these approaches resulted in linen textiles that reimagine traditional coloration and patterning practices, acting as an exemplar for a bio-digital design methodology, and a kinder approach to materials production that aligns with circular design principles.

• Exhibition Performance Type: Exhibition
• Start Date: Apr 8, 2024
• End Date: Apr 12, 2024
• Deposit Date: Nov 12, 2024
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/12111424