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SpunbondedCreating Mixed-media Fiber Art

with Lutradur, Evolon, Tyvek, and other Distressable

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LUTRADUR

Lutradur is the most popular of the spunbonded synthetic fabrics available

and is manufactured in different weights. It was developed primarily for use

as an industrial fabricfor example, as a carpet backing particularly for the

automotive industryso you probably have Lutradur all around you whenyou are out in your car. It is made from 100 percent polyester spun fibers

that are thermally bonded and has a flat, calendered surface.

Te lightest weight of Lutradur (30gsm) works well combined with fine

fabrics such as organza. It is quite translucent, so when any piece of work

is mounted on top of another colored fabric, the overall color scheme is

altered, sometimes giving the same effect as shot fabric. Coloring it first will

provide some depth of color or color mixing, although 30gsm Lutradur is

not 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 reflect

additional color where required without being overly structured. It is also

fine enough to be heat distressed without producing an excessively dense

fabric. Tis weight is also available in blacktechnically, charcoal in color.

Te heavier weights of Lutradur (100 and 130gsm) are more densely formed

and reasonably self supporting and are ideal for constructing freestanding

objects such as books or smaller three-dimensional objects. Tey can be fed

through 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 very

fine, softer version of Lutradur, 50gsm bridges the gap between 30 and

70gsm, 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-based

paint. 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 dyed

Lutradur with cotton pearl thread. The top layer was then placed on the Lutradur XL and

fused 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 fine detail.Foam stamps are also a very useful tool for creating less-defined shapes forbackgrounds and general repeat patterns.

LEFT:This book cover was created using a

dyed piece of Evolon Original randomly

printed with rubber stamps.

6" x 8" (15 x 20 cm)

BELOW:Acid-dyed Evolon was used as the

basis for this bag. Water-based paint

and a foam stamp created the surface

decoration, followed by a machine satin

stitch. The whole piece was then placed in

an embroidery hoop and heat distressed

with a heat gun. Finally, small sections of

fused Angelina fiber and crystal organza

were 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 blue

sample was discharged with bleach. Acid

dye will discharge quite readily.

25" x 25" (50 x 50 cm)


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EVOLON

Evolon is a spunlaced web consisting of continuous filaments. It is made

from 70 percent polyester and 30 percent polyamide polymers, extruded

as alternating segments in a single filament. Te filaments are drawn at

a high speed and laid on a conveyor belt, and split lengthwise into singlemicrofilament segments using high-pressure water jets that simultaneously

tightly entangle and consolidate the filaments. Tis process enables the

finished fabric to appear to have the qualities of paper or a paper-like

structure as with Evolon Original. Further washing processes will produce

the softer, brushed finish of Evolon Soft.

Evolon is a clean technology, and is ISO 14001-certified. Te water used

to split and entangle the filaments is recycled internally, in a closed-loop

process. Evolon complies with EC regulations on chemicals and their

safe use. It contains no binder or solvent and skin contact irritations are

prevented 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 a

superior mechanical construction, it will not lose its shape, but at the same

time has soft drape and is lighter weight than its woven equivalents.


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BELOW:Several process were involved

in creating the surface pattern on this

piece: transfer dyeing, ink-jet printing,

and rubber stamping. The Evolon used is

the loomstate version and was left white,

which makes any transfer dyes appear

much brighter. The text was applied using

the photocopy mask technique. Two

pieces of Evolon were printed through

an ink-jet printer to achieve additional

patterning and finally overstamped with

rubber 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 higher

temperature than, say, Lutradur. In some ways this is all to the good, as the

burn or melt can be more easily controlled.

Evolon Soft feels very much like a chamois leather and is equally tough due

to the spunbonded construction. Tis makes it a much more user-friendly

fabric for everyday items such as bags, cushions, and even clothing as Evolon

is also breathable.

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


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Spunbonded textiles are a type of man-made fabric that are strong and flexible,but also often soft and warm to the touch, making them ideal for textile art. They

can be washed, dyed, painted, printed, stitched, burned, fused, foiled, stenciled,

and slashed with ease.

Spunbondedexplores different types of spunbonded textilesmaterials like

Lutradur, Evolon, head-distressable tissue, Tyvek, and Kunin. Learn first how to

color with painting, printing, and dyeing. Next, Wendy explains heating, distress-

ing, fusing, and soldering techniques for which these spunbonded textiles are

perfect. Additional techniques include image transfer, foiling, and stamping.

For mixed-media and fiber artists who are looking to get started with spunbond-

ed textiles, Spunbondedis the essential guide to using these versatile textiles.

After 12 years in the fashion industry as a designer and pattern-cutter and then

tutor on fashion subjects, Wendy Cotterill developed interests in broader textile-

related subjects. She is now a teacher of textile arts and exhibits her successful

experimental work.

Paperback8 1078, 128 pageISBN 978-1-59668-33$26.95Available April 2011

Introduction

PART 1: TOOLS AND TECHNIQ

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 tissu Tyvek Kunin felt Nappy liner

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