This project uses the Natural Materials Lab’s own BioMud technology to speculate on a range of patterns and geometries, densities, and constituencies, through wefting and wrapping using 3D printing technology.

Can we use earth-fiber mix designs to create digital techniques for 3D printable, flexible structures? Using a range of patterns and geometries, this work showcases 3D printed textiles with geometrical tectonics applied using the mechanism of weaving. A range of earth-fiber composites were tested, showing that mix designs heavily influence the resulting performance of the fabric. The findings demonstrate the capability of producing flexible soil-fiber flexible structures with characteristics akin to traditional knitted textiles, emphasizing promising prospects for further advancement and practical application of natural materials into architectural and wearable artifacts.