Spider silk fest!

PLEASE let something to do with this come up on the A2 paper this year!! There has been a lot of coverage of the spider silk cape at the V and A. Follow the links for pictures, a bit from the today programme and a good article to print out.

See also the episode of horizon from last night for some real cell biology/textiles crossover fun!

Show in class
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9674000/9674949.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9677000/9677046.stm


Print out for folders
http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/2012/jan/15/spider-silk-weaving-cape-gossamer

Watch for general mind boggling brilliantness
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01b45zh/Horizon_20112012_Playing_God/

Virtual fitting rooms finally becominga reality. Shame they are by company called (I kid you not) Facecake.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2012/01/virtual-dressing-room-takes-the-hassle-out-of-taking-off-your-clothes.html

Its been a while............

Hi everyone, I have been a bit reclusive on the blog lately but I found this great article and felt the need to share,

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/fashion-industry-sustainability-strategy?newsfeed=true


VERY useful for AS students and maybe a few high end GCSE-ers.