High Twist Distorted Weft

Ethical Making

Experiment

Reinvention

Sustainable

Distorted weft over 24 shafts. Cotton and wool double cloth weave. Deadstock wool. Hand-dyed yarns. Linen.

Material

Experimental materials
Fiber

Craft

Textiles

General Technique

Combining
Constructing
Surface modifying

Specific Technique

24 Shaft double cloth weave

Properties & Qualities

Application

Accessory Clothing Furnishing

Colour

Pink Blue Grey Yellow

Sample Information

Date of creation

February 2023

Dimensions

15” x 40”

Weight

150g

Culture & Context

Inspired by my Interrail journey. Deadstock yarns from transport textiles industry

Process & Production

Double cloth weave, distorted weft. Colour blocking. Deadstock wool, and linen. High twist wool.

Credits

Craft Maker

Sam Daly

Library Contributor

National College of Art & Design Ireland

Photographer

Sam Daly