Texterra
Potential for textile transformations
Texterra is a bio-based composite material made from hard-to-recycle textile mixed fibers and natural binders like corn starch and plant oil. It offers designers a versatile, recyclable alternative to plastic or faux leather, usable in various fabrication processes like pressing or 3D printing. The project addresses textile waste by reusing resources that would otherwise be incinerated or downcycled. Production can be local and manual, requiring low energy, and the final modular products are fully recyclable.
Company/Institution
Hochschule Düsseldorf
Die Masterarbeit entstand an der Hochschule Düsseldorf (HSD), Fachbereich Design. Die HSD zählt zu den renommierten Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften in Deutschland und fördert interdisziplinäre, nachhaltige und experimentelle Gestaltungsprozesse. Der Fachbereich Design legt besonderen Wert auf Materialforschung, gesellschaftliche Relevanz und innovative Ansätze im Produkt- und Industriedesign.
Country
Germany
Designer(s)
Franka Lenferink
Franka Lenferink is a designer with a Bachelor's degree from HAWK Hildesheim and a Master's degree from HSD Düsseldorf. Her focus lies in sustainable materials and environmentally conscious design. In her master's thesis, she developed "Texterra", an innovative material made from recycled textile fibers. Her goal is to create products that make sustainable living more accessible and easier to integrate into everyday life.