3D WEAVING
3D WEAVING
Emerging from a nontraditional experiment in 2019, this 3D weaving project layed a foundation in shaping my master’s thesis “Woven Sentience”.
This project introduces a third dimension to weaving and pushes the craft beyond its conventional flat form, a craft deep rooted in tradition yet endlessly adaptable. With an intimate use of conventional and unconventional materials to enhance strength, durability, and performance, giving rise to entirely new possibilities.
Complex shapes and geometries can be woven directly into the fabric, reducing the need for cutting, sewing, or excessive assembly. This approach not only minimizes material waste, lowers production costs, and expands the creative and functional potential of woven textiles, but also opens the door to applications in industries where textiles were never previously considered — bridging centuries-old craftsmanship with future-facing innovation.
Complex shapes and geometries can be woven directly into the fabric, reducing the need for cutting, sewing, or excessive assembly. This approach not only minimizes material waste, lowers production costs, and expands the creative and functional potential of woven textiles, but also opens the door to applications in industries where textiles were never previously considered — bridging centuries-old craftsmanship with future-facing innovation.
Sample 1
Pleating using contrasting materials - where the bulging extra warp (Nylon) keeps the sample stiff and sturdy along the length -x-axis. The spacing between the bulges makes it bendable along the width -y axis. Each bulging unit comes back to the original state as the restoring force acting upon it brings it back to equilibrium.
This can serve like a protective surface covering the product from all around if the units are made smaller and closely packed.
Structure In Action -
Sample 2
Pleated extra warp is sandwiched between two layers of the fabric. In this sample the sandwiched nylon layer is woven together/ separated by two woven cloth layers. So even under high tensile forces, the layers remains separated by right angles.
This can have a great potential in the packaging and large scale shock absorbing industry because of its structural stability at higher machanical stress
Structure In Action -
Sample 3
Extra warp is sandwiched between the two layers of fabric. Each intersecting unit is bound between the layers of cloth at a uniform distance. It gives even cushioning when compressed/force acts upon it.
This sample can be used as a better and harmless cushioning alternative (forces acting for longer period). This can have a great potential in the cushioning and mattress industry.
Structure In Action -
Sample 4
Where multiple layers of cloth can be woven together at the same time. This sample is woven with two contrasting materials (i.e, thread and wire) and bound along the edges creating a hollow space inside. The whole structure is collapsible.
This sample can have great applications in large scale as it’s easily portable where the space can be made and managed efficiently.
Structure Upon Action-
