Concept | Dr. E-B Fabric Academy Triumph¶
5 Ws who, what, when, where, why¶
how is what you will start defining in your process pages
who¶
Audience / Impact Group: • Individuals experiencing hair loss • People seeking culturally authentic, natural hair options • Sustainable fashion community • Textile and Fab Lab innovators • Black women seeking safe, non-toxic hair alternatives
what¶
Creating culturally representative, sustainable wigs made out of yarns from biochrome (natural) dyes
when¶
January to April 2026
where¶
NCCU Fab Lab 
Physically produced in a lab environment combining: • Natural dye extraction • Yarn processing • Wig construction
why¶
• Toxic dyes harm people and ecosystems 
• The hair industry generates massive chemical waste 
• Provide a safe alternative for people experiencing hair loss 
• Promote cultural representation and authentic expression 
• Support sustainable, biodegradable design 
• Offer accessible, affordable, non-toxic wig options
Photo by Bela Rofe on Fabricademy 2019-20
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