Textiles

ERB281 Fab

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Tools for working with textiles, e-textiles, and wearables.

Machines/Equipment

Epilog Lasercutter Fusion Pro 32

Epilog Lasercutter Fusion Pro 32

Cut or etch fabrics/leathers.

Training Required
Training Required

FormLabs Form 3 SLA 3D Printer

FormLabs Form 3 SLA 3D Printer

Create fiber hardware (e.g., buckles, buttons, snaps).

Training Required

Ultimaker 3

Ultimaker 3

Create fiber hardware (e.g., buckles, buttons, snaps).

Training Required

Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter

Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter

Great for vinyl-mask screenprinting.

Training Required

Male & Female Adjustable Dress Forms

Male & Female Adjustable Dress Forms

For sizing garments, showcasing textile work, or demoing e-textiles applications.

Plotter/Poster Printer (36")

Plotter/Poster Printer (36")

For printing templates.

Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom

Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom

Main equipment for weaving textiles -- can support patterns up to 16" wide.

Training Required

Tools

Hand Sewing Machine

Hand Sewing Machine

Sew fabrics.

Sewing Accoutrements

Sewing Accoutrements

General-purpose sewing implements.

Leatherworking Accoutrements

Leatherworking Accoutrements

General-purpose tools for leatherworking.

Rubber Mallet

Rubber Mallet

Use for applying force to leather stamps.

Rotary Tool

Rotary Tool

Great for etching patterns into leather.

Training Required

Safety Rulers

Safety Rulers

Use for safely cutting fabrics.

Materials

Canvas Cotton Cloth

Canvas Cotton Cloth

Good structural cloth for holding heavy objects or protecting artifacts. Laser-cuttable.

Cotton Fabric

Cotton Fabric

General purpose cloth. Laser-cuttable.

EeonTex High-Conductivity Heater Fabric

EeonTex High-Conductivity Heater Fabric

Conductive; useful for capacitive touch or heating applications.

Self-Adhesive Vinyl Film (24"x30') & Transfer Tape

Self-Adhesive Vinyl Film (24"x30') & Transfer Tape

Great masking material for screenprinting.

Conductive Thread

Conductive Thread

For sewable electronics.