MultiSheer Collection
June 2005 - September 2008
..a project to explore ‘design for disassembly’ and ‘mono-materiality’ as a way to produce ‘interim’ textile products utilizing digital manufacturing techniques and the recycling of PET polymer waste.....
The ‘MultiSheer’ collection is ‘designed for disassembly’. Made from 100% reclaimed polyester and produced using clean, digital processes, all decorative elements are removable and made from recycled material discarded from the food packaging industry.
This project focuses on emergent technology in both textiles and plastics fields, suitable for thermoplastic material reconstruction and decoration. The preservation of the materials’ recyclability is a key element in the design of these ‘interim’ products.
The main aim of this project was to explore a new ‘technology toolbox’ for the application of finishing to recycled thermoplastic materials, specifically recycled PET.
The technologies proposed for exploration included;
- Laser Welding
- Laser Cutting & Etching
- Diffusion & Sublimation Printing
- Vacuum Forming
Designs were developed for a recent installation at the Royal Festival Hall, as part of the London Design Festival 2007, where the public was invited to get involved in the creation of the pieces and engage with their lifecycle journey.
Work from this project has been shown at the flowing events:
2008-10 Lighten Up, DE08 with ReDesign, Newcastle
2008-09 Lighten Up, 100% Design with ReDesign, Earls Court, London
2008-02 Evolution Revolution; the arts & crafts in contemporary fashion & textiles, Rhode Island School of Design, USA
2007-10 Design Event 07; Contains, Newcastle
2007-09 Installation, London Design Festival, Royal Festival Hall, London
2007-06 ReDesign at Nesta, Sustainable Design Strategies and Approaches, London
2007-02 ReDesign at BlueBird, London
2006-09 ReDesign 06; good & gorgeous, London Design Festival
2006-06 Design for Life: eco-conscious craft and design for the home, The Yard Gallery, Nottingham
2006-03 Well Fashioned: eco style in the UK, Crafts Council Gallery, London (touring for 12 months)