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

目标：利用最新的3D制造技术，为21世纪创造美观、功能性和可持续的编织材料。目标：1.识别织机的历史发展，并了解标准化的那些方面，有助于编织的二维性质。2.评估将传统编织与3D技术相结合的方法。将联合收割机工艺与数字技术相结合，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。4.在循环经济的理念下，开发新型智能材料的制造新技术。背景：目前在织物设计中还缺乏3D打印技术。我们已经看到了纺织品3D打印的发展趋势，但这主要集中在针织结构的开发上，而不是编织结构（CITA的混合塔）。编织结构是以直角相互交叉的纱线的交织。作为一个织布工，我理解潜在的编织结构必须影响织物的性质。在纺织品设计中缺乏对循环经济的考虑是显而易见的。有许多项目关注纺织品的再利用和回收，但很少考虑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访谈。参观博物馆，纺织米尔斯。生命周期评估培训课程。测试数码提花机、3D打印设备等设备。继续与索菲在RCA工作期间建立的Sosanya合作伙伴关系，与UWE布里斯托的精细印刷研究中心合作开发混合3D打印/编织机。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（布里斯托大学）合作，研究采用可再生资源纤维生物复合材料的结构材料。第三年完成新材料的设计和测试。完成论文写作。潜在的应用和成果：Sophie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打印的智能纺织品，使用可持续材料可以彻底改变纺织业并使其民主化。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，到航空航天和汽车行业的防护服和轻质部件的冲击吸收方面。如果得出结论，3D打印比传统纺织品生产更可持续，它可能会破坏目前的纺织品供应链。如果相反的情况变得明显，这将有助于推动开发更可持续的产品和服务。

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.