Seawool Cape by Chungsheng Chen, Eddie Wang and Enyang Chen |
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| DESIGN NAME: Seawool PRIMARY FUNCTION: Cape INSPIRATION: In Taiwan, more than 160,000 tons of oysters are eaten every year, as the result, oyster shell waste has caused serious environment issue and coastal ecology. How to deal with these pollution sources has become a problem. we discovered that specially treated oyster shells can increase the functions of far-infrared negative ions, antibacterial, deodorizing, and anti-ultraviolet rays, so we make full use of the oyster shell and recycle pet bottle to developed the functional fiber of Seawool yarn. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Seawool cape weight only 300 grams, is light and easy to handle with woolen touch and washable. It is made from seawool yarn which is the combination of the nanolized oyster shell powder from discarded shells and the recycle PET bottle plastic. Not only reduces waste, but delivers performance benefits like thermal regulation, odor resistance, moisture management and quick dry, anti-static, antibacterial, no chemical antibacterial agents added which friendly to the user's skin. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Is a rectangular cape,can be use in the office, beach, sofa, bed,5 colors to match your outfit PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in April,2022 published in January,2023 in Tainan, on sell in zeczec crowdfunding platform, Taiwan. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Material: Recycle Oyster Shell PET/Acrylic/Rayon/Po SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Material: Recycle Oyster Shell, PET/Acrylic/Rayon/Po TAGS: Seawool, cape, shawl, ootd, sustainable, functional, fabric RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Making used of the recycled plastic PET bottle and oyster shell to produce a special yarn for many textile application, we entitled this yarn as seawool, which was inspired by its wool-like construction and hand’s feel. The oyster was nurtured by the coast and enriched with minerals from ocean. In this way, the textiles made by discarded shells are inherent in several functions and make people have a better wearing experience. Seawool not only reduces waste, but delivers performance benefits like thermal regulation, odor resistance, moisture management and quick dry, truly sustainable materials from the ocean. CHALLENGE: In Taiwan, the oyster farming has existed for more than 300 years. Under meticulous cultivation by farmers, oyster becomes one of the most famous delicacies in Taiwan. People can enjoy plump oyster meals from fine restaurant to even local night market. However, the Taiwanese has ignored the wastage behind, the shells. Turning waste into treasure is the most challenging issue. After years of researching and studying, we successfully find the way to strengthen the inherited gift from these discarded shells and combine with recycle PET bottles to create a brand-new functional product applied in the textile, we named it Seawool. ADDED DATE: 2023-03-06 16:38:47 TEAM MEMBERS (8) : ChungSheng Chen, Eddie Wang, Enyang Chen, Tingyuan Lin, Tainan University of Technology Product Design Dept, Acdesign Associates International Co.,Ltd, Creative Tech Textile Co., Ltd and Hans Global LLC. IMAGE CREDITS: image#1~#5: acdesign associates International Co.,Ltd. PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: IP: Creative Tech Textile |
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NAME: Tainan University of Technology/Product Design Deparment PROFILE: Established in 1965, Tainan University of Technology is an university with “cultural creativity” as the core value, they devote themselves to educate talents with the ability of “applicable practicing” and “humanistic technology” that conforms to the needs of the society and the industries. To fulfill this goal, they are positioned and advancing to a technology university of “cultural and creative teachings.” |
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Seawool Cape by Chungsheng Chen, Eddie Wang and Enyang Chen is Winner in Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Category, 2022 - 2023.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Chungsheng Chen, Eddie Wang and Enyang Chen. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Chungsheng Chen, Eddie Wang and Enyang Chen. |
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