Investigating the design of 3D woven materials for the circular economy

目的：利用最新的3D制造技术，为21世纪创造美观、功能和可持续的编织材料。识别织布机的历史发展，并理解那些有助于编织二维本质的标准化方面。评价传统编织与三维技术相结合的方法。将工艺与数字相结合，提供新的视觉、触觉和结构特性。确定新材料所需的特性，这些特性可能受益于2D技术与最新3D技术的集成。以循环经济为理念，开发制造新型智能材料的新技术。背景：目前3D打印技术在织体设计方面还处于空白状态。我们已经看到了纺织品3D打印的发展，但这主要集中在针织结构的发展上，而不是编织结构（CITA的混合塔）。织物结构是纱线以直角相互交叉的交错结构。作为一名纺织工，我明白潜在的编织结构必须影响织物的性质。纺织品设计中对循环经济的考虑不足是显而易见的。有许多项目关注纺织品的再利用和再循环，但很少有项目考虑到具有周期性生命周期的纺织品的未来。研究方法：第一年文献综述，开始实践主导的行动研究，与设计工作室/制造商/其他研究机构的第一手采访。考察参观博物馆、纺织厂。生命周期评估培训课程。数码提花织机、3D打印设备等检测设备。继续与so三亚的合作伙伴关系，这是Sophie在RCA期间形成的，与UWE Bristol精细印刷研究中心合作开发混合3D打印/织布机。继续实践主导的行动研究。Sophie将开发技术并测试新材料以实现设计功能。可能与Peter Walters博士和Fabrizio Scarpa教授（布里斯托尔大学）合作，研究含有可再生资源纤维生物复合材料的结构材料。完成新材料的设计和测试。完成论文写作。该领域也有可能开发专利并发表成果。潜在的应用和结果：索菲的研究可能是3D打印、智能纺织品和纺织品制造领域的重要一步。为了开发一种任何人都可以在家里打印的智能纺织品，使用可持续材料可能会给纺织工业带来革命性的变革和民主化。她设想了这种智能纺织品的广泛用途，从时尚和室内建筑的美学应用，到防护服和航空航天和汽车行业的轻质部件的冲击吸收方面。如果3D打印被证明比传统纺织品生产更具可持续性，它可能会破坏当前的纺织品供应链。如果相反的情况变得明显，这将有助于推动更可持续的产品和实践的发展。

Aim: To use the latest 3D manufacturing technology to create aesthetic, functional and sustainable woven materials for the 21st century.Objectives:1. To identify the historical developments of the weaving loom and understand those aspects of standardisation that contribute to the 2D nature of weave.2. To evaluate methods of integrating traditional weaving with 3D technology. To combine craft with digital to provide new visual, tactile and structural properties.3. To identify characteristics required of new materials that may benefit from the integration of 2D technology with the latest 3D technology.4. To develop new techniques for the manufacture of new smart materials with the circular economy in mind.Background: There is currently an absence of 3D printing technology in weave design. We have seen a move towards the 3D printing of textiles, but this focuses on the development of knitted structures and less on woven ones (CITA's Hybrid Tower). A weave structure is an interlacing of yarns that cross one another at right angles. As a weaver, I understand the potential weave structures have to influence the nature of fabrics. Lack of consideration of the circular economy in textile design is apparent. There are many projects that focus on the re-use and recycling of textiles, but few that are considering the future of textiles with a cyclical life cycle.Research Methodology:Year 1Literature reviews, start of practice-led action research, first hand interviews with design studios/ makers/ other research institutions. Research visits to museums, textile mills. Life Cycle Assessment training course. Testing of equipment such as digital jacquard loom, 3D printing facilities.Continue in the collaborative partnership with Sosanya, formed during Sophie's time at the RCA, to develop a hybrid 3D printing/weaving machine in collaboration with the Centre for Fine Print Research at UWE Bristol.Year 2Continuation of practice led action research. Sophie will develop techniques and test new materials to fulfil design function.Possible engagement with Dr Peter Walters and Prof Fabrizio Scarpa (University of Bristol) on their research into structural materials incorporating fibre bio composites from renewable sources.Year 3 Completion in the design and testing of new materials.Completing writing the thesis. Patents may also potentially be developed in this area and results published.Potential applications and outcomes:Sophie's research could be a significant step forward in the field of 3D printing, smart textiles and textile manufacturing. To develop a smart textile that could potentially be printed at home by anyone, using sustainable materials could revolutionise and democratise the textile industry. She envisages a broad range of uses for this smart textile, from aesthetic applications in fashion and interior architecture, to impact absorbing aspects in protective garments and lightweight components in the aerospace and vehicle industries. If it is concluded that 3D printing proves more sustainable than traditional textile production, it could disrupt the current textile supply chain. If the converse becomes apparent, that will help force the development of more sustainable products and practises.