A Study on Possibility of Biomaterial in Fashion Product Design -focusing on experiment of fruit peels

• Published in: Journal of Basic Design & Art Vol. 24; no. 5; pp. 481 - 492
• Main Authors: 장고만월(Zhang, Guwanyue), 이광선(Lee, Kwang Sun)
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 한국기초조형학회 31.10.2023
• Subjects: 예술일반; 바이오 기반 소재; 지속가능성; 바이오 소재; 과일 껍질; fruit peel; biomaterials; sustainability; biobased material
• ISSN: 1598-8635; 2713-5993
• DOI: 10.47294/KSBDA.24.5.31

In recent years, biomaterials, as a new type of material, have been recognized as an effective solution to the environmental challenges facing the fashion industry due to their non-polluting and biodegradable properties. While many biomaterials are now in commercial production, they are difficult to access by small studios or individuals. This is mainly due to undisclosed commercial formulations and high production costs. Moreover, there is little documentation on biomaterial production processes, limited to a few personal blogs or specific open source websites. Therefore, the aim of this study is to provide a concise and practical methodology for studio-scale experiments so that biomaterials can be fabricated on a personal level. In terms of research methodology, the definition and scope of biomaterials were first investigated, and examples of bio-based and peel-based materials were analyzed to determine their characteristics and limitations. Next, experiments were conducted using fruit peels and materials readily available in daily life, and the test product were directly fabricated to investigate their potential as biomaterial. The experiment has two main directions: Firstly, the effects of binders, glycerol and preservatives (salt, lemon) were explored. Secondly, the effect of the original color of the fruit peel on the material color was experimented, and the visual effect of varying the thickness and the particle size of the material. In addition, drying experiments were conducted to observe the effect of the drying process on the material properties. Finally, four different designs of pouches and a garments were made based on the experimental results, demonstrating the potential of fruit peels as biomaterials. It is hoped that this study can lead to more active research on biomaterials and expand their uses, further promoting the integration and application of biomaterials in daily life. KCI Citation Count: 0