Plastics have a detrimental effect on our planet, particularly in the fashion industry, where millions of single-use, non-recyclable materials end up in landfills and pollute the environment [US].

This problem calls for the development of sustainable materials, that after serving their purpose do not leave harmful tracks behind. This project aims to enhance sustainability in fashion, specifically in textile fabrication, by introducing a hybrid of bioplastics and organic waste into garment production, creating eco-friendly and aesthetic materials [CA].

Various bio-plastic recipes focusing on different properties (e.g. water-resistance, strength, smell, etc.) were explored as well as fabrication sample scaling methods such as ultrasonic welding and iron welding, ultimately presenting a potential raincoat application [CA,TR].

The project consisted of material-driven design and approachable DIY methods were applied. We introduce a material with a lot of potential and we believe this experimental set-up serves as groundwork for further research, providing guidelines for future designers.