All Things Return as One
Exploring Biodegradable Materials Through Textile-Based 3D Printing
This project explored sustainable fashion through the lifecycle of a burning candle, using biodegradable materials to reflect transformation, dissolution, and return to nature.
Combining textile-based 3D printing with PHA materials, the project translated ecological cycles into a tangible material and sensory experience. My contribution focused on developing and fabricating textile-integrated 3D-printed components, investigating their material performance and manufacturing potential.
*Collaborative project with fashion designer >>SONGYIZHOU.
Keywords
Biomaterials
Textile Integration
Digital Fabrication
Material Application
Role
Digital Fabrication Designer
Duration
1 Month
The design employs 3D printing with PHA to seamlessly integrate sharp cone-shaped structures onto fabric, creating a balance between tension and order.
While the pointed forms disrupt the calmness of the surface, their controlled and repetitive arrangement restores a sense of rhythm. Through this process, the flat textile is transformed into a dynamic three-dimensional interface where contrast and harmony coexist.
Material Integration
PHA enables strong adhesion during the 3D printing process, allowing the structures to bond firmly with the fabric rather than simply sit on its surface, ensuring durability and stability.
Geometric Control
3D printing allows precise control over shape, height, and distribution, making it possible to design sharp cone forms and organise them into a calculated, rhythmic pattern.
Dimensional Transformation
By introducing localised three-dimensional growth onto a flat textile, the process redefines the relationship between surface and structure, where cones and fabric appear contrasting yet remain inherently unified.
