Innovative Use of Woven Textile Technology in the Production of Beachwear Designs Inspired by African Art

Abstract

Experimentation in the field of textiles, like in other fields, tends towards introducing a set of changes and formulations that contribute to enriching the artistic textile product. The importance of this research becomes evident in its contribution to the production of beachwear with innovative textile compositions and creative designs inspired by African art, establishing the foundations for their execution.Various textile structures (Honeycomb, Atlas, Beeka, Twill, Extended weft) were integrated with the warp structure to create innovative compositions using modern textile programs. These programs enable control over the movement of the weft after various configurations of heddles. Functional tests were conducted on the produced fabrics to verify their suitability for the intended functional product. The results were then statistically analyzed, demonstrating the functional success of the innovative textile structure and the product resulting from the integration of Honeycomb textile structure with the warp structure as beachwear.