Studio HILO

05/10/2021

Together with we had the chance to pilot the H|H Collection as case study for new possibilities of zero waste whole garment manufacturing.

Based on Holly's PhD we created a prototype designed to reduce post weaving confection while highlighting the potential for the HILO yarn system to add functionality and aesthetic interest. The dress comes off the loom 90% fully formed, only a cutting of key areas and sewing two straight seams is required to enable the form.

Within the project we explored the requirements for our yarns to be used with industrial textile machinery, such as weaving jacquard looms. To increase our yarn qualities and to avoid yarn breaking, we developed the new HILO Spinning Machine 3.0 to achieve the industry standards for small-scale production.

Thank you to WORTH Partnership Project and our mentor for this opportunity to grow our collaborations.

Credits:
Jacquard designer at the weaving mill
Photos by .mcquillan

04/10/2021

"Out now! The new 293 – Werkzeuge (tools) is featuring our collaboration project H|H Collection with . A big thank you! On page 132, in the chapter on materials, author Mia Akhavan even invented the new German word ""Spinnovation"" for our .

She writes: "Arbeiten wie die von Holly McQuillain und Studio Hilo zeigen, wie Gestaltung und Produktion enger verwoben werden können. Die Grenzen zwischen Produktionstechnologie, Material und Formgebung verschwimmen. Es wird sichtbar, wie disruptive und nachhaltige Gestaltung aussehen kann und wie Gestalter*innen zu der Entwicklung neuer und ganzheitlicher Systeme beitragen können."

English translation: "Works like those by Holly McQuillain and Studio Hilo show how design and production can be more closely interwoven. The boundaries between production technology, material and design are blurring. It becomes clear what disruptive and sustainable design can look like and how designers approach development new and holistic systems can contribute."

Check it out here: https://form.de/products/form-293-werkzeuge

15/09/2021

Yarn is the basic material of (allmost) any textile construction. Why do you still buy it, when you could easily design it yourself? This question was the starting point to develop the HILO Software, which allows professionals to develop their own yarns from any material.

We are always looking for new collaboration partners to experiment on projects. Let us know, if you should have a new project idea!

Photo credits: Gedvile Tamosiunaite

14/09/2021

As members of the Open Source Ecology Germany e.V. , we got the chance to run as pilot project for the new standardization by DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V.: With DIN SPEC 3105 there is a new official standardization for open-source hardware and our HILO 3.0 Spinning Machine is in its final review for it. We will publish the new documentation soon!

We believe in open technologies for a change in textile and fashion industry. What do you think?

Photo credits: Gedvile Tamosiunaite

13/09/2021

The HILO 3.0 Spinning Machine can spin almost any material. We work with regional wool fibres (this one is Steinschaf*),recycled cotton and polyester, nettel and want to experiment with many more new materials. Get in touch with us, if you would like to try out new materials: [email protected]

*The Alpines Steinschaf is a breed of domestic sheep indigenous to the Eastern Alps of Austria and southern Germany. It is used for wool, meat and vegetation management.

Photo credits: Gedvile Tamosiunaite

08/05/2021

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Muchaneta Kapfunde, Editor in Chief of FashNerd.com in discussion with Archibald Charlet, Swedish Fashion Council Head of Innovation , Erik Bang of and Natalija and Sara, founders of at the latest DeFINE forum event dedicated to fashion and technology, on the challenges and growth opportunities for companies.

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06/05/2021

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04/05/2021

07/09/2020

We are very happy to announce, that we are part of the research collective focussing in design expressions, processes and methods for critical understanding of textile-forms. Check our website in bio!! .textiles .textiles

05/02/2020

Extension Charm is made with wool, which is often a waste product since shepherds do not find enough buyers. In contrast to Elastane, it has positive material properties such as breathability and UV protection, it is biodegradable and can even be used as a fertiliser at the end of its life-cycle.