08 BIO-CORSET
2022-04 INDV-05


INDIVIDUAL WORK 
Globally, 92 million tonnes of textile waste end up in the landfills. Bio-corset investigates the possible applications bioplastic materials would offer to the design industry. A new composite material consisting of bioplastic as a matrix and waste-textile fibres as a strengthening agent is proposed. For the photoshoot a location with water scarcity was chosen reflecting the minimal water requirement of the bio-corset production.

Different stacking and fibre types have been tested for the most efficient bio-composite. Colour and pattern choice, as well as the usability of the material test, have been the main concerns. Blocks of bio-composite can be sewn together, heat pressed, and reused by re-heating. This makes the material eco-friendly and offers an alternative solution to waste management. The resulting composite exhibits traits similar to faux leather without the ethical and sustainable drawbacks. Staples, as a joining agent, has been chosen for robust aesthetics.




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