Texterra
Name(s) of graduate(s):Franka Lenferink
Januar 2025
Hochschule Düsseldorf
Produktdesign
Master of Arts
Description
The growing fashion industry leads to massive environmental pollution caused by textile waste, of which only about 1% is used for textile-to-textile recycling. Innovative approaches to the reuse of textile fibres are urgently needed to conserve resources and reduce environmental impact.
This project therefore developed Texterra: an innovative material made from old textile fibres and a natural maize-based binder. Texterra resembles artificial leather in thinner material thicknesses and plastic in thicker versions.
The fibre material can be processed using various production methods – such as mould pressing, laser cutting, or extrusion – and therefore offers versatile applications in the design sector. The developed material is produced using a simple, energy-efficient process and is fully recyclable. An important contribution to the circular economy.
Franka Lenferink
Januar 2025
Hochschule Düsseldorf
Produktdesign
Master of Arts
Description
The growing fashion industry leads to massive environmental pollution caused by textile waste, of which only about 1% is used for textile-to-textile recycling. Innovative approaches to the reuse of textile fibres are urgently needed to conserve resources and reduce environmental impact.
This project therefore developed Texterra: an innovative material made from old textile fibres and a natural maize-based binder. Texterra resembles artificial leather in thinner material thicknesses and plastic in thicker versions.
The fibre material can be processed using various production methods – such as mould pressing, laser cutting, or extrusion – and therefore offers versatile applications in the design sector. The developed material is produced using a simple, energy-efficient process and is fully recyclable. An important contribution to the circular economy.