Unfolding the fold

A research and development project exploring ways in which the craft of pleating can inform 3D printing technology – how ancient knowledge can aid contemporary innovation.

The project seeks to understand how the tacit knowledge and dexterity required in pleating can inform innovative outcomes in a one-step process on fabric substrates that otherwise would not be possible to pleat.

The project uses advanced direct to textile 3D printing technology by Stratasys and a wide range of sustainable textile substrates from Tencel, recycled Nylon, bamboo and Seacell fibres.

Supported by a #DYCP award by the Arts Council of England and Stratasys.

In collaboration with Alek Bursac, images by Sylvain Deleu.