Bio Inspired Textiles

Bio-Inspired Textiles (BIT) is an interdisciplinary research project combining biology, materials science, and textile design disciplines.

BIT explores how to apply elements from the design of biological materials to textile design practices. The group works with students, practitioners, and industry to explore how bio-informed textiles can enhance current sustainable design practice. Think biocouture, mycelium threads, programmable knitting, and more.

One of the first tasks of the Bio-Inspired Textiles project was to create a map of multidisciplinary practice that intersects the Arts and Humanities with Natural and Applied Sciences (Engineering).

They map terms, so we can disentangle meaning: bio-mimetics? bio-materials? bio-technology? bio-chemistry? bio-engineering? bio-fabricated? What do these terms actually mean in relation to design practice?

More info on their practice at the link below.