10. Textile Scaffold

Research

Textile scaffolds are integral to the fields of biomaterials and wearable technology, offering flexible, lightweight, and adaptable structures that support a range of applications, from medical devices to fashion. In biofabrication, textile scaffolds can mimic natural tissue structures, facilitating cell growth and tissue regeneration, while in wearable technology, they offer a foundation for embedding sensors, conductive threads, and interactive components.

Key Concepts

• Textile Scaffolds in Tissue Engineering: These scaffolds are used in regenerative medicine to create structures that support cell growth, repair damaged tissues, or encourage new tissue formation. They provide a physical matrix that mimics the extracellular matrix (ECM) of biological tissues.

• Smart Textiles and Wearables: Textile scaffolds can be used to create fabrics integrated with electronic components for health monitoring, environmental sensing, and human-computer interaction. These materials can incorporate conductive fibers, sensors, and flexible electronics.

Properties of Textile Scaffolds

• Biocompatibility: Textile scaffolds must be compatible with biological tissues, ensuring they do not trigger immune responses or toxicity.

• Flexibility and Stretchability: They must be flexible and stretchable to accommodate body movements, making them suitable for wearable applications.

• Porosity: High porosity allows for the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products, which is particularly important in medical applications, such as wound healing or tissue engineering.

• Mechanical Strength: The scaffold needs to have enough strength to support biological cells or electronic components but must still remain lightweight.

References & Inspiration

For the crystallization process, I was profoundly inspired by Nabat, a traditional Iranian sweet that has been cherished for centuries. Historically, Nabat holds deep cultural and medicinal significance in Persian culture, symbolizing warmth, hospitality, and health. It is often served during celebrations and ceremonies, embodying the sweetness of life and the spirit of togetherness. Beyond its cultural importance, Nabat was used in traditional medicine to alleviate ailments such as stomach discomfort and sore throats, making it both a delicacy and a remedy.

Crafted through a mesmerizing crystallization process, Nabat forms intricate sugar crystals over time, often on a stick or thread, creating geometric patterns that are both beautiful and functional. This process, grounded in the scientific principles of nucleation and crystal growth, resonated with me deeply. I was particularly captivated by the delicate balance of environmental factors—saturation, temperature, and time—that influence the final crystalline structures.

Inspired by this fusion of art, science, and tradition, I sought to replicate the essence of Nabat in my work. My exploration embraced the same meticulous control over variables to create crystalline forms, translating the organic beauty of Nabat into a modern scientific and artistic context. This endeavor not only pays homage to the rich Iranian heritage but also bridges the past and present through the universal language of design and experimentation.

Overview material research outcomes

example from the documentation of Loes Bogers TextileLab Amsterdam 2019-20

Biofoam	Gelatin foil	Bioresin	Biosilicone
Starch Rubber	Biolinoleum	Alginate net	Alginate foil
Alginate string	Agar foil	Bio composite	Reused PLA

Tools

• slides
• sources
• pots, jars...
• spoon, tongs, wisk etc
• molds, textiles, textures, etc

Process and workflow

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Ingredients & Recipes

Prepare this recipe ¹ by collecting the ingredients necessary, to be found in the list below:

=== "ingredients"

    * xxx gr
    * xxx gr
    * xxx gr
    * xxx ml
    * xxx gr

=== "tools"

    * xxx gr
    * xxx gr
    * xxx gr
    * xxx ml
    * xxx gr

=== recipe fishleather and fishskin bio-plastic (food waste)

    * measure - measure - measure
    * add, combine, mix..
    * simmer, cook, boil, freeze, burn, crush...
    * mix, smash, stack, overlay..
    * cast, pour, press..
    * dry, aereate, dehydrate..
    * remove, peel, unmold..
    * finishing touches

Documenting and comparing experiments

TEST SERIE BIO-PLASTIC

Material pic	Material name	polymer	plastifier	filler	emulsifier
	bio-rainbow	biokelp powder 12 gr	glycerol 100 ml	rainbow dust 1 kg	green soap a drop
	bio-rainbow	biokelp powder 12 gr	glycerol 100 ml	rainbow dust 1 kg	green soap a drop
	bio-rainbow	biokelp powder 12 gr	glycerol 100 ml	rainbow dust 1 kg	green soap a drop
	bio-rainbow	biokelp powder 12 gr	glycerol 100 ml	rainbow dust 1 kg	green soap a drop

RESULTS

Two ways of showcasing and comparing results with images below

On the left an image of a sample made by xxx with xxx. The dye is more xxx. On the right, an image of a sample made by xxx with xxx and xxx. Here the dye is more xxx.

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Recipes

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1. recipe: salmon skin fish-leather ↩