MATERIALS.2
After a really inspiring visit to Mood Fabrics last weekend I am back to thinking about what materials might be best to use. My instinct is to use something soft and stretchy so I looked at a selection of rayons and lycra blends. Everything seemed to be a bit too soft(?) to bind and hold any electronic components but it might make a nice lining for the inside?
Polly also gave me a range of samples from the Spandex House. Spandex seems like the cheaper cousin to the microfibers being used in these kind of products...
These are from the Flexees Instant Slimmer line of products. Yet another entry into the ever growing archive. Clearly it is time to stop collecting these images. These products— and their accompanying desires— are everywhere...
http://www.barenecessities.com/Flexees_product_FLEXEES6868_,size,.htm
This also has two layers= Body: 79% nylon, 21% lycra. Lining: 82% nylon, 18% lycra
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I also did some research on fiber optic cables. The irreplacable Polly has of course located some. So I'll begin to experiment with it. It is incredibly thin and even when tied to together it should provide a better way to illuminate the garment. Lighter more compact. I look forward to experimenting with it. Hints from Kyveli: Will need to bunch them together tightly. Electrical tape should work. Brighter at the ends then in the center. Can be used in short lengths for colored accents...
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The only other discovery of note is the revelation about how nice flat seams look. I found this shirt that uses velcro enclosures instead of buttons... not an enclosure that will work but the flat seam makes it sit very nicely indeed... If the ad copy is right these seams also prevent chafing