Essays about: "Hand Carding"

Found 2 essays containing the words Hand Carding.

  1. 1. Fibres from agricultural hemp waste

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Ella Kärkkäinen; Åsa Älgbrant; Simon Kronberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Hemp fibres; hemp residue; unretted hemp; nonwoven hemp;

    Abstract : There is an increasing demand for natural fibres in the textile industry as a consequence of the negative impact of the industry on the environment. Svensk Hampaindustri (SHI) is currently growing hemp in Sweden for its seeds. This leaves residue in the form of hemp stems that could be processed for textile products. READ MORE

  3. 2. Memento Mitten : Re-Collecting Human Hair as a Material

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Linnéa Ivarsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Handicraft; Wool; Hair; Design; Art; Nålebinding; Nålbinding; Naalbinding; Hand Carding; Hand Spinning; Mittens; Memento Mori; Death; Mary Douglas; Uncanniness; Dirt; Hair Craft; Hair Crafting;

    Abstract : Memento Mitten is a project about seeing human hair from the perspective of sustainability as a viable alternative material. The project also aims to question our reluctance in Western Europe to use it in projects and innovations. READ MORE