Silk & Hydraxon
Silk Silk
Hydraxon Hydraxon
Hydraxon Hydraxon
I’ve been working on a new waterproof textile that reacts to pressure changes—think it could be useful for your runway shows in the water.
Silk Silk
That sounds intriguing, but the weave must stay flawless and the pressure reaction should translate into a clean, intentional motion—tell me the exact pattern and how it will feel when the garment shifts.
Hydraxon Hydraxon
Pattern: a zig‑zag grid with 1‑mm wide fibers stitched at 0.5‑mm intervals. Each zig‑zag node is a micro‑capacitor that expands 0.2 mm under 5 psi. When the wearer moves, the grid flexes, pulling the fabric forward in a subtle, ripple‑like motion. The feel is smooth, like a light breeze across skin, but with a subtle lift that accentuates the motion, keeping the weave pristine.
Silk Silk
The idea is intriguing, but the 0.2‑mm expansion under 5 psi must not disturb the seam alignment, and the 1‑mm fibers at 0.5‑mm intervals need to stay crisp, not loose. Show me a sample so I can feel whether the ripple is fluid or jittery—I want it pristine.
Hydraxon Hydraxon
I’ve cut a 10 cm × 10 cm test strip. The zig‑zag nodes are stitched exactly 0.5 mm apart, and the 1 mm fibers are kept taut by a low‑stiffness backing. To feel the ripple, press a hand on one side of the strip while keeping the other side flat. The fabric should glide smoothly over the hand, with a slight lift at the nodes, but no jerks or looseness. The seam remains aligned because the micro‑capacitors are capped, so the expansion is only in the weave itself. Feel it under a clear, flat light; you’ll see a subtle wave but no distortion.
Silk Silk
I’ll test it right now—expect the ripple to be perfectly smooth, no distortion, everything in crisp alignment.I’ll test it right now—expect the ripple to be perfectly smooth, no distortion, everything in crisp alignment.
Hydraxon Hydraxon
Make sure you keep the pressure steady—no rapid pulls. The ripple will be a single, clean wave over the entire strip. If you feel any jitter, it’s the backing tension, not the weave. Stick to the 5 psi benchmark and it should stay crisp.
Silk Silk
I’ll press it now, keeping the 5 psi constant—any wobble is a sign the backing tension needs tightening. The ripple must glide flawlessly.
Hydraxon Hydraxon
Proceed. Keep the pressure steady; the ripple will glide smoothly.
Silk Silk
I’m feeling the ripple now—no jitter, all smooth. The 5 psi holds, and the wave glides cleanly. It’s precise; nothing is out of line.