BIO-160
After 6 weeks of experimentation with bio-polymers, we were tasked with using that material to create something that answers a current day problem in the fashion and materials world. Myself and my partner decided to tackle the common plastic grocery bag. In which we designed and built our own material, construction methods and bag design. We called this new material, BIO-160.
January-April 2022
Sustainability, Fashion, Material Research, Self-Made, Grocery Bag, Natural Glues
Sustainability, Fashion, Material Research, Self-Made, Grocery Bag, Natural Glues
Our goal with BIO-160 was to create a bag that was large and strong enough to hold a gallon of milk. We also created, tested and modified many different types of natural glues, some proving to be better than others, we ended up settling on gelatin glue. We assumed that if the bag and glue could hold a gallon of milk, then it should suit most other needs as an all around carrier.
In order to make the bag, we used the following ingredients and tools. The quantity of each one had to be very specific as to avoid any faults or production issues with the bag.
- Burner
- Pot
- Immersion Blender
- Measuring cup
- 3 cups of tap water
- 2.5 tablespoons of powdered agar-agar
- 3 tablespoons of glycerin
- 1 tablespoons of phytagel
- Acrylic board
Shown below are a series of images myself and my partner took throughout the exploration and development stage. Through lots of failures and successes, we slowly but surely learnt and understood our new material.
