Material experiment - Interfacing

Interfacing textile material is commonly known in the textile industry as a means to:


- stiffen or add body to fabric, such as the interfacing used in shirt collar,
- strengthen a certain area of the fabric, for instance where buttonholes will be sewn,
- keep fabrics from stretching out of shape, particularly knit fabrics

Interfacings come in a variety of weights and stiffnesses to suit different purposes. Generally, the heavier weight a fabric is, the heavier weight an interfacing it will use. Most modern interfacings have heat-activated adhesive on one side. They are affixed to a garment piece using heat and moderate pressure, from a hand iron for example. This type of interfacing is known as "fusible" interfacing. Non-fusible interfacings do not have adhesive and must be sewn by hand or machine.

A material like this can be used by myself to create an effective 'hand touch' to the imagery that will be on the lace I shall test it out and blog the results.

White Out by SpaceOperaform

Found on: www.dezeen.com

'Designer Alex Suarez of Amsterdam and Los Angeles studio SpaceOperaForm has created an installation at a former salt factory in Hallein, Austria, comprising translucent panels that react to the static charge of visitors. Called WhiteOut, the installation consists of parallel panels made of thermally-bonded polypropylene filaments, suspended from the ceiling.'

This type of work shows an awareness of space and tests the conformability of the participant. the simplicity of the idea brings upon a sensory experience. I particularly look at this work in hope for it to inspire me to create a final design that will engage the viewer possibly through space.

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"If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then the windows of a house reveal the secrets of its owner. Which means you need to get the curtains right to avoid giving the wrong impression."

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According to research by Dr Beckmann, a company which makes Net Curtain Whitener:

'Sales have risen by a fifth this year - the first increase since 2003'