BLAD Lutradur and New Fibers 10FA04

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Lutradur New Fibersand theCreating Mixed-Media Art with the New Spunbonded Materials


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LUTRADUR

Lutradur is the most popular of the spunbonded synthetic fabrics availableand is manufactured in different weights. It was developed primarily for useas an industrial fabricfor example, as a carpet backing particularly for theautomotive industryso you probably have Lutradur all around you when you are out in your car. It is made from 100 percent polyester spun bersthat are thermally bonded and has a at, calendered surface.

Te lightest weight of Lutradur (30gsm) works well combined with nefabrics such as organza. It is quite translucent, so when any piece of workis mounted on top of another colored fabric, the overall color scheme isaltered, sometimes giving the same effect as shot fabric. Coloring it rst willprovide some depth of color or color mixing, although 30gsm Lutradur isnot dense enough to give a deep color.

Medium-weight Lutradur (70gsm) is the most versatile of all those available,as it is strong enough to give physical support yet dense enough to reectadditional color where required without being overly structured. It is alsone enough to be heat distressed without producing an excessively densefabric. Tis weight is also available in blacktechnically, charcoal in color.

Te heavier weights of Lutradur (100 and 130gsm) are more densely formedand reasonably self supporting and are ideal for constructing freestandingobjects such as books or smaller three-dimensional objects. Tey can be fedthrough an ink-jet printer without having to be stabilized on freezer paper.

Lutradur XL (230gsm) is a much denser, opaque fabric, which when heat

distressed appears to melt away in layers. Lutradur XL is also thick enoughto create a sculpted surface using a soldering iron.

With the success of Lutradur in recent years, the introduction of new weights is planned, including 18gsm, 50gsm, and 300gsm. 18gsm is a veryne, softer version of Lutradur, 50gsm bridges the gap between 30 and70gsm, while 300gsm is similar to a felt and is constructed by a needle-felting process rather than thermal bonding.

RIGHT : This is a combination of 30gsm and Lutradur XL stamped with a water-basedpaint. The uppermost layer of 30gsm Lutradur was printed with transfer dyes and foils.A soldering iron was then used to cut square apertures, which were tied to the dyedLutradur with cotton pearl thread. The top layer was then placed on the Lutradur XL andfused together in places across the surface with a soldering iron, creating surface texture.17" x 14" in (43 x 37 cm)


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Stamping on Evolon

Although a fabric with a discernable surface, Evolon is capable of ac-commodating rubber stamping very well as it captures even very ne detail.Foam stamps are also a very useful tool for creating less-dened shapes forbackgrounds and general repeat patterns.

LEFT : This book cover was created using adyed piece of Evolon Original randomlyprinted with rubber stamps.6" x 8" (15 x 20 cm)

BELOW : Acid-dyed Evolon was used as thebasis for this bag. Water-based paintand a foam stamp created the surfacedecoration, followed by a machine satinstitch. The whole piece was then placed inan embroidery hoop and heat distressedwith a heat gun. Finally, small sections offused Angelina ber and crystal organzawere used to create the bag lining.6" x 5" (15 x 12.5 cm)


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ABOVE : Unlike the similar Lutradur pieces,this sample had pre-dyed Bondaweb

applied to transfer-dyed Evolon.4" x 4" (10 x 12 cm)

RIGHT : Both of these pieces were dyed,stamped, and heat distressed. The bluesample was discharged with bleach. Aciddye will discharge quite readily.25" x 25" (50 x 50 cm)


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EVOLON

Evolon is a spunlaced web consisting of continuous laments. It is madefrom 70 percent polyester and 30 percent polyamide polymers, extrudedas alternating segments in a single lament. Te laments are drawn at

a high speed and laid on a conveyor belt, and split lengthwise into singlemicrolament segments using high-pressure water jets that simultaneouslytightly entangle and consolidate the laments. Tis process enables thenished fabric to appear to have the qualities of paper or a paper-likestructure as with Evolon Original. Further washing processes will producethe softer, brushed nish of Evolon Soft.

Evolon is a clean technology, and is ISO 14001-certied. Te water usedto split and entangle the laments is recycled internally, in a closed-loopprocess. Evolon complies with EC regulations on chemicals and theirsafe use. It contains no binder or solvent and skin contact irritations areprevented as it is PVC free, making it an eco-friendly alternative fabric.

Evolon provides ultraviolet protection and thermal insulation, can beultrasonically cut, and is washable, breathable, and quick drying. Having asuperior mechanical construction, it will not lose its shape, but at the sametime has soft drape and is lighter weight than its woven equivalents.


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BELOW : Several process were involvedin creating the surface pattern on thispiece: transfer dyeing, ink-jet printing,and rubber stamping. The Evolon used isthe loomstate version and was left white,which makes any transfer dyes appearmuch brighter. The text was applied usingthe photocopy mask technique. Twopieces of Evolon were printed throughan ink-jet printer to achieve additionalpatterning and nally overstamped withrubber stamps.6" x 6" (16 x 16 cm)

EVOLON ORIGINAL AND EVOLON SOFT

Because Evolon is a mixture of polyester and polyamide (nylon), it can be

dip dyed in hot water acid dye.

Evolon can be heat distressed, much like all of the other fabrics listed;however, because of the nylon element, it will melt or cut at a highertemperature than, say, Lutradur. In some ways this is all to the good, as theburn or melt can be more easily controlled.

Evolon Soft feels very much like a chamois leather and is equally tough dueto the spunbonded construction. Tis makes it a much more user-friendlyfabric for everyday items such as bags, cushions, and even clothing as Evolonis also breathable.

As Evolon has proved to be popular, several other weights are planned,including 60, 130, and 170gsm in both original and soft nishes.


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Spunbonded textiles are a type of man-made fabric that are strong and exible,but also often soft and warm to the touch, making them ideal for textile art. Theycan be washed, dyed, painted, printed, stitched, burned, fused, foiled, stenciled,and slashed with ease.

Spunbonded explores different types of spunbonded textilesmaterials likeLutradur, Evolon, head-distressable tissue, Tyvek, and Kunin. Learn rst how tocolor with painting, printing, and dyeing. Next, Wendy explains heating, distress-ing, fusing, and soldering techniques for which these spunbonded textiles areperfect. Additional techniques include image transfer, foiling, and stamping.

For mixed-media and ber artists who are looking to get started with spunbond-ed textiles,Spunbonded is the essential guide to using these versatile textiles.

After 12 years in the fashion industry as a designer and pattern-cutter and thentutor on fashion subjects, Wendy Cotterill developed interests in broader textile-related subjects. She is now a teacher of textile arts and exhibits her successfulexperimental work.

Paperback8 10 7 8 , 128 pagesISBN 978-1-59668-33$26.95Available April 2011

Introduction

PART 1: TOOLS AND TE

Equipment Using color Coloring and dyeing

techniques Creating texture Using images Backgrounds Photographic images Themes

PART 2: THE FABRICS

Lutradur Crystal-effect spunbonpolyester

Evolon Heat-distressable tissue Tyvek Kunin felt Nappy liner

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