Break-up Lab

Sophia Reißenweber | Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle

Polyester is found in two out of three items of clothing. But while global demand for synthetic fibres continues to rise, their production consumes valuable resources. Can organisms help us to initiate fibre-to-fibre recycling strategies and develop sustainable material practices? The ‘Break-up Lab’ researches the potential of the enzymatic degradation of polyester fibres in used textiles and develops recyclable garments.

Nominated 2024 in the category »Nachwuchs«