The material process for making the material for the sleep suit has been submitted as a patent application (No. 12/940,617). If you are interested in the project, please contact me at forrestjessee@gmail.com.
The design has been developed into a manufacturable and cost effective material to produce. The applications can range from packaging material to support material for the human body to anything that requires either support and protection. It can be formed into any shape and can support weight. The project is currently on tour throughout Europe in a show, Futurotextiles 3, which features future visions and innovation in textile design.
An animation describing the method of assembly can be found here as well as additional photos showing material detail.
The design has been developed into a manufacturable and cost effective material to produce. The applications can range from packaging material to support material for the human body to anything that requires either support and protection. It can be formed into any shape and can support weight. The project is currently on tour throughout Europe in a show, Futurotextiles 3, which features future visions and innovation in textile design.
An animation describing the method of assembly can be found here as well as additional photos showing material detail.