wool – Product by Process

The Making of “Schwarzes Gold”

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One material, one form – one story. To me, a product should not attract attention through overloaded design. Instead, it’s about the thought – the idea – coupled with intelligent design, which helps bring the product into existence. The product’s final design should be about elaborating things more deeply and understanding the world around us better. In short, it’s about designing a better future. An example of this is the product development of “Schwarzes Gold:” “Schwarzes Gold” does not begin with its material nor end with its form. The lamp…

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Molloy & Sons X Beams

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BEAMS men’s AW2012-13 focus on this characteristic Irish tweed fabric. BEAMS buyers visited the studio of a family run textile brand , which character of that has beautiful colored spots in fabric, produced locally in the province of Ireland, Donegal. This special collaboration pieces produced between Beams and Molloy & Sons also champions a superb fusion of modern shapes and long-lasting traditional skillsets, which the fifth generation of the family Molloy, Sean inherited and intend to keep, and the passion of the sixth generation son of Molloy, Kieran to seek…

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Wood sunglasses Shwood for Pendleton

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For Autumn/Winter 2011, Shwood has joined forces with fellow Oregon-based company Pendleton Woolen Mills on a limited run of Shwood’s “Canby” frame style. Crafted from Oregon-grown Cherry wood, the frames feature laser engraved temples adorned with Pendleton’s iconic “Chief Joseph” pattern. Taking the collaboration a step further, Pendleton manufactured a matching carrying pouch woven from a limited batch of wool, exclusive to the project. With both parties dedicated to domestic manufacturing, the project pays tribute to the state of Oregon and the heritage manufacturing techniques that make the products great.…

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Harris Tweed – From Shearing To Stamping

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Documenting the journey of Harris Tweed manufacture from the crofts of the Outer Hebrides to the granting of the world-famous Orb Mark of authentication.

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Oxxford clothing

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Jacob and Louis Weinberg founded Oxxford Clothes in 1916 with a mission to establish the standard by which all men’s tailored clothing is judged. The Weinbergs were determined that no possible fineness in craftsmanship or material be overlooked in the achievement of that purpose. Today, the Oxxford mission remains unchanged. The dedication, commitment and determination that Oxxford brings to its tailoring culminates in a unique experience for the Oxxford owner. The unmistakable feel of the clothing is what leads our loyal clientele to repeat: “Nothing feels quite like an Oxxford.”…

3d Knitting (animal patterns)

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Nanna van Blaaderen recreate the relief of original animal pattern on fabric through a process of combining thick and thin fibers . This new Knitting technique, keep the shape and authenticity of the animal skin pattern as much as possible Those patterns are realized with different kinds of materials including: cashmere, alpaca,merino wool, cotton….

Helen Rodel crochet

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check out more of HElen Rodel stunning fashion/artwork at:http://www.helenrodel.com.br/ Crochet ( /kroʊˈʃeɪ/) is a process of creating fabric from yarn, thread, or other material strands using a crochet hook. The word is derived from theFrench word “crochet”, meaning hook. Hooks can be made of materials such as metals, woods or plastic and are commercially manufactured as well as produced by artisans. Crocheting, like knitting, consists of pulling loops through other loops, but additionally incorporates wrapping the working material around the hook one or more times. Crochet differs from knitting in that only one stitch is…

Pod by Benjamin Hubert for De vorm

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The chair’s ergonomics allow the user to work comfortably whilst feeling relaxed and separated from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It creates a room-in-room experience with the perimeter of the chair around the users head. The shell of the chair is the largest form ever produced utilizing pressed PET felt technology. This felt allows a distinctive aesthetic as well as offers sound dampening properties to increase the sensation of privacy with acoustic performance. thanks to core77 for the link

wool felt

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