Kera-Plast

Exploring the plasticization of keratin-based fibers through compression molded human hair in relation to textile design methods

This project is now archived and was part of DDW20

hair sample (knitted; human hair and wool)

Romy Kaiser

Kera-Plast is a stiff, biodegradable and renewable material out of Human Hair. A fabrication method for keratin-based fibers was developed, combining traditional textile techniques with thermo – compression molding. The processing makes it possible transforming hair waste into a new material.

Kera-Plast is a stiff, biodegradable and renewable material out of Human Hair. The project Kera-Plast aims to re-loop humans and nature by questioning the current systems & ethics through materiality. Kera-Plast is introducing Human Hair, currentl

pure hair sample (woven, removed warp threads)

Ainhoa Cortes & Romy Kaiser

pure hair sample 3D Surface

Daniela Ferro

hair samples (knitted; hair and green wool)

Ainhoa Cortes & Romy Kaiser

transforming hair waste into a new material

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About Romy Kaiser

Romy Kaiser is a designer focusing on sustainability, future thinking and multidisciplinary research using textiles & biomaterials as a tool. Romy studied design in Germany, Canada, London and Sweden. She finished her Master Degree in Textile Design at the Swedish School of Textiles, Borås in June 2020 specializing in smart textiles, material innovation and textile thinking. Since October 2020 she holds a PhD position at the HUB for Biotechnology in the Built Environment in New Castle, UK.