Correlating Nanostructures - FMP
Correlate (verb) “have a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends on another.’
Nanotechnology (noun) “the branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometres, especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules.”
‘Correlating Nanostructures’ is a project that studies both hollow and branched nanoparticles. Researching into these particles with professors at Southampton university has provided me with images many people have not seen before. The innate structure and texture of each tiny particle has allowed me to explore different techniques within knitwear to resemble the different qualities they have.
My fabrics express the individual nature of the particles, with the branched nanoparticles seen to be very delicate and transparent, hence my use of transparent monofilament yarns with silk threads running through to emphasise the luxury quality. The techniques I have used on the Dubied, with varying scale and colours, have allowed me to approach a more structured fitted silhouette. The more structured knits using tubing and Dubied techniques resembles that of the hollow nanoparticles which have areas that are denser than others and spaces that don’t exist.
Looking into different designers has also helped me to establish the contrast between a more structured silhouette like Xiao Li’s collections and a freer flowing silhouette like designers such as Delpozzo and Paula Raia. Researching into the use of nanotechnology within fashion has also guided my choice of yarns. With using more natural fibres such as silk, cotton and mohair within my collection. The use of these fibres helps to create more luxury and unique garments.
