Algaemy Textiles

"People change - so do textiles.“

Algaemy textiles investigates the potential of microalgae in a creative context. Every piece of textile is telling a story over time.

The huge potential of microalgae has been a subject of research in natural sciences for quite some time. meanwhile the artistic and creative value of this resource is mostly undiscovered land.

Algaemy investigates the potential of microalgae in a creative context. Studio Blond & Bieber (Essi Johanna Glomb & Rasa Weber) reveals the aesthetic potential of a resource which is mostly regarded as weeds within Europe.

The biodynamic color palette of Algaemy Textiles changes over time when exposed to sunlight, for example from green to an intense blue, from a pale pink to a bright red and eventually orange. Every piece of textile is telling a story over time.

In cooperation with the german research institute for microalgae Fraunhofer Institute Studio Blond & Bieber developed their biodynamic color palette. With german shoe-brand Trippen Blond & Bieber produced first prototypes of microalgae-prined shoes as well as two outfits with fashion designer Ylenia Gortana.