Research

(Un)seen labour

(Un)seen Labour is a research project by ArtEZ University of the Arts in collaboration with State of Fashion, and is conducted with partners Avans Hogeschool(Centre of Expertise Brede Welvaart and New Entrepreneurship) and Crafts Council Netherlands. Together, they explore how art and design can show what lies behind the fashion and textile industry. Through a […]

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Going Circular Going Cellulose

Going Circular Going Cellulose (GC)2 is a study by ArtEZ and Saxion into the possibilities of connecting the technical production of yarns and textiles from sustainable cellulose fibres to the wishes and requirements of textile designers. Sustainability and circular economy are key issues in the textile supply chain. Many companies want to make more sustainable […]

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Designing Shape Changing Textiles

This project investigated how shape-changing textiles (fabrics that can actively change shape in interaction with the wearer or the environment) can be designed based on ecological principles to promote sustainable behaviour and well-being. Together with researchers Pauline van Dongen and Anna Wetzel, consortium partners AMOLF, the Ecomimicry Institute, Next Nature Network and UNStudio approached shape-changing […]