Challenging Textiles that Balance Functionality & Beauty: Project Foil (Documentary Film)

Project Foil, ZOZO Group's first textile development, is a collaborative effort involving Hosoo Inc. and the Yasuaki Kakehi Laboratory at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies. This joint research on "the development of new textiles that balance functionality and beauty" combines traditional crafts with advanced materials and interaction technology to create new works. The ongoing exhibition "Ambient Weaving—Environment and Textile" showcases five pieces, featuring color changes triggered by ambient temperature, fabrics with woven-in OLED that light up through computer control, and hardening under ultraviolet irradiation.

This time, we introduce the entire project through a video. Enjoy the documentary film that delves into the thoughts behind the project and its forward-looking challenges.