Jarubhorn brahmaphalin
Transformable Textile Artefacts
2024
This project aims to address sustainability in the fashion industry by integrating transformable design into garments. Inspired by personal experiences of forgetting and unnecessarily replacing clothing due to seasonal changes, the project focuses on creating designs that allow users to actively transform their clothing. By enabling garments to be reassembled into different forms, this approach reduces waste and extends the life of clothing. The practical aspect explores knitting techniques and shapes, focusing on connecting systems that allow easy transformation without cutting or sewing, making garments versatile and adaptable to different uses, thereby optimizing clothing use and reducing unnecessary purchases.
Transformable rectangular linen artefact 1
The first transformable textile artefact exhibited versatility, functioning as a camisole, a halter neck top, or as a wrap skirt. The design process began with basic rectangular shapes. I drew an inspiration from a pillow sham, which typically consists of two rectangular pieces or a single piece of fabric and it can vary in size. This concept guided the development of a single piece with multiple attachment points for various purposes.
Transformable asymmetric wool artefact 2
The second transformable textile artefact can be worn as an asymmetric two-way blouse or flattened into an asymmetric textile piece. The design process began with an unused sweater. The loose form of the blouse allowed it to be worn with either side facing front and offering flexibility. The transformation process remained straightforward, as the attachment methods required minimal time to switch from one blouse style to another. Additionally, the ribbons simply need to be detached to flatten the piece.
Transformable rectangular wool artefact 3
The third textile artefact can be styled as outerwear or a V-neck top, consisting of two asymmetric rectangular pieces. The piece only needed to be connected in the middle and on the sides. A key feature was the connecting part between the two pieces, which can be adjusted to form the top’s V-neckline and transformed into armholes for the outerwear. To convert the textile piece into a wrap-around garment, the two pieces must be fully attached in the middle, allowing it to function as a scarf. The connecting system integrated ribbons with pointelle structure, ensuring ease of transformation.
Transformable rectangular linen artefact 4
The fourth transformable textile artefact was the most versatile in this project. Although it might not fully function as intended for use as a curtain or a three-size throw, it can be transformed into at least four different styles of garments, including dresses, blouses, and a wrap skirt. This artefact comprised four rectangular pieces. The possible ways to wear these pieces were identified. With a total of four pieces, the possibilities are numerous, leading to the integration of the connecting system across all pieces. This approach increases the possibility of transformation, with attachment methods distributed throughout the artefact, it significantly increased the ways it can be utilised. The artefact can be assembled with one to four pieces together, depending on user preferences, with a method for attaching and detaching each piece.
