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Through an examination of the bacteria that produce the cellulose, an investigation of the growing process and properties, and a discussion of an artistic exploration, one can fully grasp bio cellulose’s potential in becoming a synergist for sustainable fashion. This new creative and radical approach re-imagines the future materials for fashion and other fields requiring textile applications that are grown and renewable. Questions how textile can be created to be sustainable, biodegradable and infinitely reusable and mainly what the paradigms for the new aesthetics are. The aim of this article is to convey the need for new biomaterials inspired by nature.
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Mihaleva, G. Bio matter in creative practises for fashion and design. AI & Soc 36, 1361–1365 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-020-00957-5
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