Ayunda Sofhia: Fashioning Living Polymers

What if fashion could grow not from synthetic threads, but from living polymers that are biodegradable and water-soluble? This question drives the work of Ayunda Sofhia Zahra, a textile designer from Indonesia, who explores biomaterials for art-wear.

Biomaterial flowers by Ayunda Sofhia

Biomaterials, derived from biomass and capable of natural decomposition, are increasingly regarded as one of the most promising alternatives to conventional textiles. For Sofhia, they are not just a sustainable option but also a new territory for material expression. By experimenting with biopolymers, she addresses the urgent environmental challenges posed by today’s fashion industry while also exploring new creative possibilities.

Details from Ayunda Sofhia's biomaterial collection.

Her latest project is a collection inspired by the concept of deep ecology, built on research and experimentation with biopolymer-based biomaterials for art-wear. The collection unites bioplastic, bioresin, bioyarn, and biocomposite, all derived from living polymers such as gelatin, algae, and chitosan...

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Words by Ayunda Sofhia

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Image Credits:

Photo's and Video:

Designed & Directed by: Ayunda Sofhia

Muses: Bianca, Kayla, Revi

Makeup: Kayla & Ayunda

Wardrobe & Hair: Sofia & Tseiraya 

Produced by: Lemuel Dawson