I am attaching a link from yesterday's NYTimes Magazine about textile technology and its applications. I know, I know -- you all must think I am incredibly boring with all this technology and equipment modification stuff. But, truly, our ability as weavers, walks two worlds, and almost, two extremes.
Imagine, being able to weave a simple overshot pattern with conductive thread to create a soft electronic light switch? Someone from Washington State is doing just that!
Imagine, being able to to apply the principals of a doubleweave structure to weave a bicycle seat cover out of polypropylene?
These two examples of "mundane" objects are really only the beginning of the applications possibile with textiles, handweaving, thread, yarn, and needle. The possibilities of applying our own knowledge of weaving using our own equipment is almost endless! We need to be able to access these materials, and certainly, we also need to be able to see some applications of these ideas.
It can be done and is being done. Copy and Paste this URL into your browser to check out this article and watch the slideshow. It is quite inspiring!
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