Random Puff
Random Puff is a novel puffer that uses 4D embroidery puffs for insulation. Puffs are initially fabricated flat and pop up into domes when exposed to heat. The activated puffs then trap air between the outer environment and the wearer’s body to keep them warm. The development involves the creation of a library of 4D embroidery material interactions between active fibers and static fabrics. Designers and developers can use computational design tools to work collaboratively with end-users, creating novel textile and softgood designs that are high-tech fashion, personalized and sustainable.
Random Puff 4D Embroidered Garment by Rosalie Hsin-Ju Lin was highlighted as an innovative example of fashion design by the A' Design Awards. Random Puff 4D Embroidered Garment was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design in 2023. The A' Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design competition that honors exceptional design of structural fabric, engineered cloth, smart textiles, technical textiles, woven fabric, jacquard fabric, tapestries and more.
