The Future of Textiles & Apparel - Technical, Innovative Textiles

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Some Interesting Techniques in Textile Industry

Thermo-forming
Three Dimensional Weaving
Three Dimensional Knitting
Fabrics Produced Using Nanotechnology

Nano-textiles & fabrics can be constructed such that they have a level of durability and performance that is far beyond that of normal textiles and the fabric treatments cannot either be seen or felt. The treatment particles are around one million times smaller than a grain of sand results in fabrics that remain breathable and maintain performance levels through their entire life. These micro-level treatments can benefits such as liquid repellant, wrinkle-prevention, stain-protection, moisture control, higher comfort & luxury for the wearer.
About Nano-Tex - Is an advanced materials company that uses proprietary nano-technologies to create, alter and improve textiles at the molecular level. Their prominent products are NANO-CARE and NANO-PEL & NANO-CARE2. Fabrics treated with these products have better than average capabilities to repel liquid spills, with liquids beading up and rolling away from the garment. See also: Nano-Tex FAQs on the company and on Nanotechnology
Nano-technology Revolution to Sweep Indian Textiles – Financial Express, May 2005, Nanotech in Fashion – The Trends in New Fabrics – NBR, Sep 2004, Smart Textiles Offer Wearable Solutions Using Nanotechnology – Fibre 2 Fashion Dec 2004, Fabrics Offer Anti-odor, Anti-microbial Properties – E47, Jan 2006 Press Release on Thomas Net, Nanotechnology for Textiles & Apparel – an excellent detail paper from the Institute of Textiles & Clothing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PDF), Smart Textiles Emerge from Nano-tech Labs – MSNBC, Dec 2004, Textiles Nanotechnology Laboratory @ Cornell University, USA
Nanotech products are expected to find use in: Niche Clothing & Textiles, Home Textiles, Military Textiles, Medical Textiles, Sports Textiles & Other Non-conventional Technical Textiles

Heat-set Synthetics
Finishing Treatments such as Water-resistant Coatings & Holographic Laminates (these result in high-performance textiles) – web references: Technical Textiles from Noveon
Hand-made elements such as Stitch or Applique (get an accent over e)

Interesting Textile Concepts

Hybrid Textiles – Examples:

(2004 Dec news item): A US company has invented a hybrid cable cord comprising at least two yarns with different properties. Its patent application says that the cord is ideal for tyre reinforcement.
(May 2003 news) A French company has developed a hybrid fabric that is a multi-layer structure combined by hydroentanglement. The inventor claims that the continuous process makes bonded hybrid nonwovens that have good mechanical properties while retaining the appearance, handle and flexibility of a conventional textile such as a woven fabric. The invention itself consists of three important aspects: (1) a nonwoven of air-laid short staple cellulosic fibres, (2) a spunbonded web & (3) a consolidation of these by hydroentanglement.
Creating Hybrid Materials – A capability statement from CSIRO, Australia

Knitted Metal – Custom Knitted Wire Mesh Components details from Metex Corp; A Belgian company designed a knitted metal – stainless steel - fabric (Apr 2002 news) that it claims is more effective than existing materials when used as a separation cloth in moulded glass processes. Separation cloths are widely used in the automotive trade where they are applied on moulds for such parts as side- and rear-lights; an examples of gloves with knitted metal threads which cutting knives cannot cut through
Ceramic Foam – Ceramic Foams – Processing & Applications in Filters, Biomedical & More – see an AZOM web site article here; Ceramic insulation & textiles info on Global Specs
Synthetics in Three-dimensional Forms – see some interesting 3D textiles & 3-D designs from Anne Kyyrö Quinn, a London designer, Weaving method of 3-D women performs for advanced composite materials – Find Articles; some trends in 3D textiles: 3D-contoured warp knitts, 3D-knitts, 3D-nonwovens, 3D-braids.

High Performance Textiles

Abrasion-proof, heat-proof and chemical-resistant fabrics

Technical Textiles, a web site for technical textiles information

Application of Nanotechnology for High-performance Textiles – research paper from NC State University, USA (PDF file)

Prominent industry segments where high-performance textiles are used:

Aerospace applications
Aquaculture
Architecture
Abrasion-resistant materials
Absorbent materials
Adhesive materials
Agriculture
Anti ballistic materials
Anti magnetic materials
Anti static materials
Auxetic materials - These strange materials can actually become thicker when stretched, while all other materials become thinner while stretched! (see also: Auxetic materials info from Wikipedia)

Auxetic Materials Applications – from A to Z of Materials

Bedding materials
Biodegradable materials
Biomaterials
Building materials
Cleansing materials
Composites
High performance clothing
Computing industry high performance materials
Cut-resistant materials
Deodorizing materials
Elastic materials
Electrical and electronic industries
Environment
Filtration materials
Fire-resistant materials
Flooring textiles
Furnishings
Geosynthetics and geotextiles
Hygiene materials
Insulating materials
Leisure
Lines and ropes
Luggage
Luminescent and reflective materials
Marine industry materials
Medicine

Medical clothing
Therapeutic clothing
Surgical clothing
Anti allergy materials
Anti bacterial materials
Anti microbial materialsAnti radiation materials
Wound dressings & bandages
Prostheses
Orthopaedics materials
Dental industry

Military applications
Nanotechnology
Packaging
Phase change materials
Safety

Protective and safety clothing

Sails and tenting
Shape memory materials
Smart textiles
Soluble materials
Sports

Sports goods

Substrates
Therapeutic materials
Thermal materials
Transportation

Automotive

Waterproof materials
Windproof materials

Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum – Extreme Textiles section

Futuristic Textile Materials

Silicones
In a section titled “Silicones for Textiles – Intelligent Solutions for Perfect Effects”, the company Wacker Chemie AG says, “Whether it’s a question of appearance, haptics, functional properties, improving the processing characteristics of textiles, silicones open up wide new horizons. Silicones optimize not only quality and functionality but also productivity.”…read here for more
Silicones possess excellent thermal stability over a temperature range of more than 300° C, low surface tension, good electrical properties and a high degree of water-repellency, and are effective as release agents. The mechanical properties of the condensed polysiloxanes are poorer than those of most organic polymers at moderate temperatures, but are markedly superior at extremes of temperature, says a research paper.
Silicones have revolutionized fabrics of all kinds. As finishes, they help fabrics retain shape, texture and resistance to abrasion. As dyes, they are used to help achieve uniformity and brilliance of color. They help make leather shoes raingear waterproof. And they seal out water from goggles and diving masks. Silicones enable new techniques to design sportswear that is lightweight, durable, water repellent and high performing, says this page on silicone uses from SEHSC
Dow Corning silicones for High Performance Fabrics & Technical Textiles, see some product details here. Applications mentioned for such technical textiles are: conveyor belts, industrial hose & beltings, insulation fabrics (all these for manufacturing industry), airbags, hoses, carpets & seatings, trim & lining car covers, boat covers, tarpaulins (all these for transportation industry), architectural fabrics, awnings, canopies, domes and marquees, roofing & waterproofing membranes ( all these for the construction industry), sail cloths, balloon fabrics, paragliders & parachutes, ropes, sports apparel, sleeping bags, tents etc (all these for the sports industry), protective clothing & chemical resistant gloves, fire, heat & cold protection apparel (all these for the personal safety segment), hospital blankets, pond liners & soil stabilization (other uses).
Rubber
Colour Coated Glass Fibre

Latest Fabrics in Textiles

Futuristic surfaces with digital printing

Textile Innovations

Future of Fibres & Fabrics

Further Research into New Types of Synthetics
Breathable Synthetic Fabrics
Some Synthetic Fibers are Ultra-lightweight & High-stretch, some are thin & light-reflective, Some Hollow Fibers Trap Air to Retain Heat
Natural Fibers Blended with Synthetics to Improve Strength, Crease Resistance & Easy Care
Ultra Microfibers – Using the latest in microtechnology, scientists are building fabrics where the fiber itself is scrutinized and manipulated in minute detail. Microfibres were originally intended for space and military applications, but textile designers today are preferring them for their unique appeal. A microfiber is by definition a material in which the yarn’s thickness is equal to or less than 1/60^th the thickness of an average human hair. Ultra-microfibers on the market are even finer – some having thickness of just 1/200^th the thickness of human hair! Microfiber fabrics are easy to care for, machine-washable and will not lose their shapes. Fabrics constructed from microbers can also be made windproof and breathable. These two qualities together imply that the fabrics prevent the smallest drops of water from entering while allowing the water vapour from perspiration to pass through! These properties result in these fabrics maintaining an even body temperature in all types of weather conditions. It is also possible to have a range of finishing for the Microfibers – crushed and wrinkled finishes that are thermochromic, antibacterial, anti-UV (those that can prevent ultra-violet rays from entering), light sensitive and deodarant! Microfiber blends are used in both prêt-a-porter and haute couture fashion, since these fabrics have a unique appearance and excellent tactile qualities.
Fabrics that have relief surfaces and even three dimensional (3-D) structure
Metallic textiles – fluid & shimmering materials
Extreme Sportswear
Polyamide (warp) and paper (weft) woven together and then hand silkscreen printed. This exquisite fabric, designed in a customized manner in Japan, is used for high-end interiors.
Microfiber with metal foil spots combine to give a consistent metallic finish. This blend can be used for high-end fashion garments (especially outerwear)
Phase change materials incorporated in fabrics can absorb excess heat, store it and gradually release it later. These are ideal for body temperature control.
Fabrics with charcoal as a component can filter odour and pollution. The Japanese company Nuno Corp in 2001 developed a blend fabric made of wool, silk, charcoal, polyamide and polyurethane. Charcoal was used for its health-giving properties as it has the ability to absorb chemical impurities in the air.
In another combination Nuno Corp prepared a blended fabric in which bamboo fibers were combined with rayon, silk, polyamide and polyurethane. Bamboo has anti-bacterial and anti-odour / anti-odor properties.
A Finnish company used peat and wool to create a blend that has anti-bacterial properties and absorbs radiation.
A Japanese company (Omikenshi) has developed a type viscose made from crab shells! This fiber is claimed to have anti-bacterial properties.

Microfiber Section

Meryl Microfiber is made by Nylstar, an Italian company which is one of the largest manufacturers of Nylon 6.6. It finds application in sports where it is used for swimming, sailing & athletics.
Kanebo, a Japanese company, manufactures a high-density polyester, polyamide woven fabric. Called Belseta and made from the microfiber Belima-X, it is used in fashion and sportswear.
The European company Akzo Nobel is another company that has been producing microfibers. This company has been producing microfibres since 1983
The German company Hoechst High Chem launched its polyester microfiber for high-performance clothing, called Trevira Finesse in 1987. A variation of Trevira Finesse is Trevira Micronesse.
The Italian textile company Montefibre/Enimont produces Terital Zero.4. Originally used for sportswear, this polyester filament microfiber now finds application in fashion and lingerie. Montefibre / Enimont also produces an acrylic microfiber called Myoliss, and another Microfibre Leacril.
Kuraray, the Japanese company, produces ultra-fine synthetic fibers as alternatives to leather. Their products are called Clarino and Sofrina, and they are used to produce fabrics used in sportswear, fashion and luggage.
Kolon Fibers produces an ultra-microfiber fabric called Rojel. The warp-knitted fabric from this fibre has the look and feel of leather.
DuPont are the leading worldwide producers of polyamide microfiber. Their best known microfibre brand is Tactel. Tactel, a registered trademark, describes a wide range of polyamide 6.6 yarns which can be altered during the finishing processes to create many effects. Tactel HT is an extremely strong grade that has been used for parachutes. Tactel texturals are used mainly for active sportswear. Tactel acquator can be pure or blended with other fibers. Tactel Ispira has a cross section resembling a spring which makes it elastic while being strong. Tactel diabolo with its luster and good draping qualities is marketed for swimwear, underwear and fashion knitwear. The super-soft, lightweight, strong and lustrous Tactel multisoft is used in hosiery and underwear. Tactel ispira has a cross section resembling a spring, whick gives it its strength and elasticity. The ultra-luxurious Tactel micro is water-repellant and breathable and can be used in hosiery and rainwear.
Microtechnology & Health

Microfibers engineered with substances suspended in minute bubbles that can be gradually released. These micro-capsules can contain medication, vitamins, insect repellants, moisturizers, essential oils or perfumes. The Japanese are experimenting with encapsulating anti-ageing creams into fabrics . The microencapsulation works when the tiny capsules are broken by the fabric when creased or rubbed.
The Japanese company Kanebo introduced a microencapsulation technology to release perfume from its fiber. These types of “scented fabrics” can be used to make lingerie and hosiery.
Holographics Fibers / Fibres – Depending on the lighting and the viewers’ position, entire spectrums of colors can be seen (eg., Angelina Fibers made by Meadowbrook Inventions USA)

More Textile Themes

Electronic Textiles

Electronic Textiles – from Wearable Computing Lab, Zurich
Applications

Sports shoes
Wearable computer jackets
Warning vests

Photonic textiles for innovative lighting solutions
Wearable E-Health systems
Fabricating the Future – Christian Science Monitor
Virginia Tech University’s E-textiles Laboratory – web site
Electronic Textiles to Help Battlefield Medics – US Army Public Affairs
Electronics in Textiles – The Next Stage in Man-machine Interaction – a research paper (PDF)
Some companies in e-textiles

Interactive wear AG
Textile interfaces
Astrid Krogh Design
Fraunhofer IZM
Urban Tool
FIS Fashion Innovation Service GmbH
ITP GmbH
Büro für textiltechnische
Beratung
Brandenburgische Technische
Universität Cottbus
Eeonyx Corporation
Philips Research, Germany
Philips Research, Netherlands

Engineered Textiles
Innovative Textile Finishes
Yarn

Phosphorescent Yarn (for instance polyester/polyamide)

Innovative Fabric/ Fiber Blends
Regenerated Textiles
Combinations of Textile & Non-textile Materials

Combination of Stainless Steel Fiber with Cotton & Polyamide to Create a soft & flexible cloth!
Combination of cotton, copper, polyamide and polyurethane to create a metallic surface
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) embedded in handwoven linen and programmable and controllable through sensors. These can be used in creative arts practice, sportswear & medical use, as well as in interactive costumes for dance, theatre and expressive gallery textiles.
Metals & Papers in combination with silks & polyesters!

Layered weave structures made on computer assisted looms allow for intricate constructions and reversibles.

Definitions & Notes

Thermochromic – changing colour according to temperature. Two types of thermochromic systems that have been used in textiles are: (1) the liquid crystal type and (2) the molecular rearrangement type. In both cases, the dyes are entrapped in microcapsules, applied to garment fabric like a pigment in a resin binder. The most prominent types of liquid crystals are the so-called cholesteric types, where adjacent molecules are arranged so that they form helices, and thermochromism is a result of the selective reflection of light by the liquid crystal. The other method of inducing thermochromism is through rearrangement of the molecular structure of a dye as a result of a change in temperature. The most common types of dyes that exhibit thermochromism through molecular rearrangement are the spirolactones. Read here for more inputs in this regard.
Interactions between the Textile & Scientific Community for High-tech textile collaborations.
Textile artists
Textiles & computers

More Points:

Nippon Keori Kaisha Ltd (NIKKE), the Japanese wool company has developed a fiber called Odin Optim, a fine soft wool. To achieve this superior quality, they altered the fibers’ naturally occurring circular cross section to a crystal shape while keeping the scaly outer structure.
Fabrics made from bamboos have a fibre that is lustrous, soft and blending well with many other fibers. Fabrics made of bamboo fiber are very popular in Japan.
Textiles derived from banana stalks are environmentally friendly; the fibers obtained from banana stalks when mixed with cotton create light and absorbent textiles.
Fabrics made of fibers from soybeans having characteristics similar to silk.
Metal Textiles

Metal textiles can even be elastic by utilizing a knitted construction or combining with an elastene yarn.
Thin sheet metal, slit into strips or drawn into fine wire, can be used to create yarns.
Copper is a good choice for pure metallic as it is strong and ductile
Historically silver has been used in textiles for its medical and well-being properties. A fibre by name X-Static, manufactured by Noble Fiber Technologies, uses silver in the fabric, and finds applications in the medical world for preventing infections.
Angelina Fiber (trade name) use copper with its health-giving properties, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and thermal-regulating.

The Nextiles Glossary for Emerging Trends in Textiles

Technical terms

Aramid, Biomemetics, biotechnology, braiding, butyl rubber, carbon fibre, cellulose, cellulosic, chemical bonding, composite, composites, compression moulding, copolymer, creep, crepe, deformation, devore, elastomer, electroplating, embossing, engineering print, extrusion, fatigue, felt, fiberglass / fibreglass, fibril, filament, flocking, geogrid, geomat, geomembranes, holographic, honeycomb, hydrophilic, hydrophobic, jacquard, junihitoe, Kevlar, kimono, knitting, knitted fabric, laminate, lurex, latex, lycra, mercerization, microfiber, moiré, monofilament, needlepunch, neoprene, nonwoven, obi, organic solvent spinning, phenolic resin, pilling, ply, polyester, polyethylene, polymer, polypropylene (PP), polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), preform, prepeg, pultrusion, regenerated, resin, sanding / sandblasting, sandwich construction, sashiko, shearing, shibori, shot fabric, Siroset, slit film, slub, solarization, spattering technique, spun bonding, staple, stitch bonding, stretch, substrate, thermal bonding, thermoplastic, thermosetting polymer, trilobal, Tyvek, Ultra-violet (UV) degradation, vaccum forming, warp, weaving / woven fabric, weft

Professionals, Organizations & Companies

List 1: 3M, Helle Abild, Machiko Agano, Mitsuko Akutsu, Akzo Nobel (Akzo Nobel Fibers SAS, Akzo Nobel Faser AG, Akzo Nobel Nonwovens), Alpha, Architects of Air, Jun’ichi Arai, Helen Archer, Nigel Atkinson, Savithri Bartlett, Walter van Beirendonck, Eva Best, BFF Nonwovens, Maria Blaisse, Ulla E:son Bodin, Boudicca, Liza Bruce, Critz Campbell, Luisa Cevese, Hussein Chalayn, Simon Clarke, Clothing +, Daniel Cooper, Courtaulds Tencel Fibres Europe, Diesel, Mark Dion, DLMI (Dorures Louis Mathieu Industrie), Isabel Dodd, Hil Driessen, Droog Design, Emily DuBois, Dunne & Raby, DuPont, Rebecca Earley, Ecotextil Ltd., Eley Kishimoto, Ellis Developments Ltd., Foresight Institute, Shelley Fox, Frances Geesin, W.L. Gore & Associates, Grado Zero Espace, Julie Graves, Green-Tek Inc., Griffin, Sue Gundy, Grimshaw, Zaha M. Hadid - Architects, Jane Harris, Kyoko Hashimoto, Anke Henig, Ane Henriksen, Herman Miller Inc., Hexcel Corp., Ainsley Hillard, Yoshiko Hishinuma, Michael Hopkins & Partners, Hybrids + Fusion, Inoue Pleats, International Fashion Machines, International Cellulose Corporation (ICC), Janis Jefferies, Hella Jongerius, Kanebo Co. Ltd., Anish Kapoor, Donna Karan, Rei Kawakubo, Christine Keller, Michiko Koshino, Kyoko Kumai, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Yayoi Kusama, Helmut Lang, Lang & Baumann, Lee Lapthorne, Koko Toshima Larson, Barbara Layne, Jurgen Lehl, Lenzing Lyocell AG, Anja Madsen, Meadowbrook Inventions Inc., Johanna Mills Rose, Makiko Minagawa, Mitsubishi Corporation, Issey Miyake, Masako Mizumachi, Montefibre – Enimont Group, Helen Murray, Netlon Ltd., Nexia Biotechnologies Inc., Karen Nicol, Nuno Corporation, Nylstar, Jessica Ogden, Omikenshi Co. Ltd., Lucy Orta (& Studio Orta), Outlast Technologies Inc., Palmhive Technical Textiles, Plaspack USA, J. Morgan Puett, Prada, Nicholas Pryke, Paco Rabanne, Dorothea Reese-Heim, RE:FORM, Ann Richards, Vibeke Riisberg, Rival, Richard Rogers Partnership, Sophie Roet, Julie Ryder, Jakob Schlapfer, Schoeller Textil AG, Lesley Sealey, Peteris Sidars, Malgorzata Skuza, SmartSlab Ltd., Grethe Sorensen, Karen Spurgin, Norma Starszakowna, Naoki Takizawa, Sarah Taylor, Tecknit USA (EMI Shielding), Technical Absorbents Ltd. (TAL), Tensar International Ltd., Tissue + Culture, Toray Industries Inc., Machi Ue, Eugene van Veldhoven, Irene van Vliet, Verosol, Marcel Wanders, Junya Watanabe, Sonja Weber, Carol Westfall, Grethe Wittrock, Linda Worbin, Hideo Yamakuchi, Yohji Yamamoto, Ryoko Yamanaka, Veech.media.architecture, Verasol Fabrics BV, Virtual Technologies Inc.,

List 2: Amalgam, Apple Computer, Aspen Aerogels Inc., August Herzog Maschinenfabrik, Bekaert Corp (Bekaert Asia), Bekintex NV, Bidim Geosynthetics SA, Bonar Technical Fabrics, Niels Bond, BAe (Systems & Equipment Ltd), Liza Bruce, Carrington Performance Fabrics, Caruso GmBH, Cellaris Ltd., Celltran, Comme des Garcons, Corpo Nove, Simon Conder Associates, Critz Campbell, D.L.M.I. Department Mailles Techniques – Technical Knits, European Space Agency, Fairey Arlon Ltd., Fairey Industrial Ceramics Ltd., Serge Ferrari SA, Fibertex A/S, Ford Motor Co., Fothergill Engineering Fabrics, Katherine Frame, Grafil Inc., Sue Gundy, Hexcel Composites, Hoechst High Chem, ICI Plc., ICI Polyurethanes, Immersion, Institute for Molecular Manufacturing, USA, Institut fur Textiltechnik, Aachen, International Cellulose Corporation (ICC), International Fashion Machines Inc., USA, Jakob Muller Forschung AG, Janis Jefferies, Jongerius Lab, Koch Hightex, Koit Konstruktive Membranen, Michiko Koshino Japan Co. Ltd., Kuraray Co. Ltd., Maccaferri Ltd., Benoit Maubrey/Die Audio Gruppe, Mayser GmBH & Co., Melton Corporation, Microthermal Systems, Johanna Mills Rose, Issey Miyake UK Ltd., Miyake Design Studio, Mitsubishi, NASA, N.V. Schlegel SA, Nike Inc., Ove Arup & Partners, Parabeam, Plaspack USA, Sophie Roet, Schuller GmBH, Shape 3 – Innovative Textiltechnik GmBH, Peteris Sidars, Malgorzata Skuza, Speedo International, Stelarc, Stomatex, Stork Screens BV, Stretch Ceilings (UK) Ltd., Tess Trend SRL, Gruppo Bonazzi, Westwind Composites, Suzanne Whitehead

Collections & Galleries

Australia

Art Gallery of Western Australia

Canberra School of Art Gallery

The Powerhouse, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences

Sydney Textile Museum

Austria

Osterreichisches Museum fur Angewandte

Belgium

Flanders Fashion Institute

Galerie Philharmonie

Canada

Musee d’Art Contemporain

Museum for Textiles, Contemporary Gallery

Colombia

Museo de Arte Contemporaneo

Czech Republic

Musee des Arts Decoratifs

Denmark

Oksnehallen

Finland

Galleria 25

France

Musee d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris

Musee de la Mode

Musee de l’Impression sur Etoffes

Musee de Tissus

Musee des Arts de la Mode et du TextileMusee National d’Art Moderne

Musee National des Arts et Traditions Populaires

Germany

Bauhaus-Archiv

Deutsche Textilmuseum

Museum fur Kunsthandwerk

Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe

Stuttgart Design Centre

Hungary

Museum of Applied Arts

Azombathelyi Keptar Textilcollection

Iceland

Textile Guild

Ireland

Craft Council of Ireland Gallery

Italy

Design Gallery

Galleria del Costume

Museo del Tessuto

Japan

City Museum of Contemporary Art

Crafts Gallery, National Museum of Modern Art

Fashion Foundation

Gallery Gallery

Kotobuki Building 5F

Gallery Ma

Gallery Maronie

Gallery Space 21

International Textile Fair

Kanebo Museum of Textiles

Kobe Fashion Museum

Kyoto Costume Institute

Museum of Modern Art

National Museum of Modern Art

Nishijin Textile Museum

Latvia

Museum of Decorative Applied Arts

Mexico

Museo Palacio Las Bellas Artes

Netherlands

Centraal Museum

Galerie Lous Martin

Gallery Ra

Gemeentemuseum

Nederlands Textielmuseum

Stedelijk Museum

New Zealand

Canterbury Museum

Crafts Council of New Zealand

Norway

Kunstindustrimuseet

Kunstnernes Hus

Poland

Central Museum of Textiles

Spain

Museo Textil

Museo Textile y de Indumentaria

Sweden

Nordiska Museet

Rohss Museum of Arts & Crafts

Textile Museum

Switzerland

Musee Bellerive

Musee des Arts Decoratifs

Textil Museum

Barbican Art Gallery

Bonington Gallery

Castle Museum

The Challenge of Materials Gallery

The Constance Howard Resource & Research Centre in Textiles

Contemporary Applied Arts

Crafts Council Gallery

Design Museum

The Fashion & Textile Museum

Fruitmarket Gallery

Ikon Gallery

James Hockey Gallery

Holburne Museum & Crafts Study Centre

Horniman Museum

The HUB

Laing Art Gallery

Livingstone Studio

Museum of Costume

Royal College of Art

Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts

The Ulster Museum

Victoria & Albert Museum

Whitworth Art Gallery

The Winchester Gallery

USA

American Craft Council

American Craft Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

The Brooklyn Museum

Computer Museum

Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum

The Costume Institute, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Costumes & Textiles Department, Los Angeles County Museum of Art

The Fabric Workshop

The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology

Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Modern Art

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Paley Design Centre, Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Rhode Island School of Design Art Museum

Saint Louis Art Museum

The Textile Museum

Glossary of Nextiles Terms & Companies

Biomimetics, biotechnology, burn-out, camouflage, carbon, ceramic, chromoflex, composite, computer aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacture (CAM), Enka Viscose, Industrial ceramics, fibre optics, flocking, foam, fractal / fractals, glass, holographic, kevlon, Kolon fibres, lame, laser, light-emitting-diode (LED), Lycra, membrane, Meryl Microfiber, metal treatments, microencapsulation, Lurex company, moiré, multi-disciplinary design, neoprene, nanotechnology, nonwoven, optical fiber, phase-change material, polyamide, Sauquoit Industries, Scotchlite, Scott Materials Group, Sildorex, Silicone / Silicones, SmartSlab, Springlite, Sympatex, Tactel, Technogel, Technology Transfer, TechTextil, Teflor, Tempur, Tenara, Tencel, Tensys, Terylene, TetraTex, Three Dimensional Textiles, Trevira, Tyvek, Ultrasound, Vacuum Coating, Vacuum Sealer, Vacuum Forming, Verasol, Wellbond, Wellman International, Y-3, Zorflex

FU 21 – TT, “Metallics”