Archive for the ‘polymers’ Category

Stomatex

Stomatex
Neoprene is used extensively in the water sports, soft orthopedic, sportswear, footwear, equestrian, and thermal protective equipment sectors. However, conventional neoprene causes serious discomfort when worn against the skin of humans or animals. Stomatex overcomes this discomfort by dynamically removing...
October 13th, 2009 | textile | Read More

Krystal Weave

Krystal Weave
Libby Kowalski of Kova Textiles developed the Krystal Weave collection because she was inspired by the water-clear yarn that is used prominently as the horizontal element in the fabric. A glistening matrix of transparent and translucent threads, Krystal Weave fabric is like a crystalline curtain, which...
October 6th, 2009 | feature, textile | Read More

Digital Nature

Digital Nature
Exploring new ways to reference patterning found in nature, Karim Rashid digitally generated five designs and manipulated them to resemble multiple plant, animal, land, and human anatomies. The five patterns in the Digital Nature collection are available in chartreuse, cyan, magenta, silver, and sixty-five...
September 29th, 2009 | textile | Read More

SkinBag

SkinBag
SkinBag is a range of clothing and accessories fabricated from synthetic human skin. The skin is latex that is molded with creases and a texture reminiscent of human flesh. SkinBag comes in a variety of colors, the most common of which emulate known values of human skin. According to the manufacturer,...
September 25th, 2009 | feature, rubber | Read More

Pepp

Pepp
Pepp acoustical panels are made with ARPRO, which is expanded polypropylene bead foam. Pepp panels are lightweight, structurally rigid, and are resistant to fire, water, and bacteria. Pepp panels make an ideal acoustic treatment and tackable surface for conference rooms, environmentally sensitive areas,...
September 23rd, 2009 | plastic | Read More

Airtecture

Airtecture
Building with air, the most natural of all materials, is a special challenge because air-inflated components are used in place of the usual load-bearing components. The idea behind Airtecture is based on mechanically pre tensioned membrane constructions that have been used for several interesting buildings...
September 17th, 2009 | textile | Read More

Lighttex

Lighttex
When used as a window and skylight covering, the polyester-based Lighttex panel blocks and redistributes direct sunlight more effectively than vertical or horizontal blinds and creates diffused interior daylight with improved uniformity. Lighttex walls and space partitions enable daylight penetration...
September 8th, 2009 | textile | Read More

LightBlocks

LightBlocks
LightBlocks panels are a patented, durable, light transmitting medium used for partitions, ceilings, furniture, doors, lighting fixtures, flooring, and sculpture. MB Wellington Studio utilizes a variety of clear polymer materials and applies a matte finish and fingerprint-block coating to them. Color...
September 1st, 2009 | plastic | Read More

Kenaf-Reinforced Bioplastic

Kenaf-Reinforced Bioplastic
The current rapid depletion of petroleum resources has led to the search for renewable alternatives. One response is the development of bioplastic, made of plant-derived materials (biomass). A substitute for petroleum-based materials, biomass-based materials have distinct advantages, such as the ability...
August 28th, 2009 | feature, plastic | Read More

Mute Room

Mute Room
NASA invented Memory Foam over three decades ago in order to provide comfortable seating for astronauts who had to endure steep gravitational forces and spend days sitting in tight quarters. As its name suggests, the soft material conforms to the body of its user and leaves a temporary registration of...
August 24th, 2009 | feature, textile | Read More
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