Sven Steinmetz

Weaving

About

Sven works on his craft-led textile innovation FORM WEBEN, for which he weaves seamless garments on the loom.

For this he developed a unique technique, that creates forms while weaving which are based on the natural curves of the human body.

With his background in women's tailoring, Sven started working on FORM WEBEN (German for Form Weaving) in early 2018. He was able to refine his idea through a masters degree at the Royal College of Art in London 2021.

For his work he has received numerous awards and fundings, supporting his research. This includes the Creative Catalyst from Innovate UK (2023) and the Professional Development Award from the Textile Society (2024).

Sven currently works on diverse research projects and commissions.

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Process

Sven’s project FORM WEBEN, diverts from the traditional garment making process. Instead of cutting the pattern out of the textile, it is set into the weave. Hereby garment and fabric are created at the same moment.

The simultaneous creation demands a new way of constructing the pattern and adapting the loom, while using weave structures to create a surface design. It also allows him to reduce waste during the production and shorten the manufacturing process substantially.

The handwoven seamless garments are often based on measurements of individuals which opens up a new category of tailoring.

With his work he aims to illustrate an alternative to the current system of constructing, producing and delivering clothes.

Services

  • designing for industry
  • commissions

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