Wet biofibre spinner

The aim of the project was to develop an open-source wet-spinning machine, complemented by an accessible bio-material library.

This development responds to a key limitation within the field: industrial-scale machines are often prohibitively large and expensive, restricting smaller designers and studios from engaging in material research and development. As a result, they are frequently excluded from the advancement of sustainable bio-based yarns.

The compact machine we developed (100 cm × 50 cm × 30 cm) enables rapid prototyping with minimal material usage, while its portability supports flexible, studio-based experimentation. The accompanying material library serves as a practical starting point for further exploration and development of bio-plastic fiber materials.

My key responsibilites were:

• Defining machine specifications based on the processing needs of the material

• Testing the prototype and providing feedback

• Researching, experimenting with, and evaluating potential materials suitable for use with the machine

• Creating a yarn archive to document material tests, properties, and outcomes

• Systematically documenting the entire body of knowledge to support the education of future biodesigners