#66 – Topher Anderson: Textiles are Everywhere
- Topher is short for Christopher: Textile Topher.
- FYI, Bert is short for Robert.
- Likes to drink Westvleteren 12, a Belgian beer.
- Warp and weft – warp is up and down and weft is weft and white
- Everything is interesting if you look at it close enough.
- Ropes are a type of textile.
- Old mills are very nice functionally and architecturally.
- Vast majority of textiles are not apparel.
- Persian flaw – an intentional defect.
- Skin is a bio-composite textile.
- Cotton threads are stronger when wet.
- Stitching is also very important.
- The Wright Brothers’ mechanic was Charlie Taylor
- Current favorite fibers are conductive fibers.
- Smart textiles have been 5 years away for 20 years.
- Interest in textiles and origami seem to be related.
- Topher loves Argentine tango dancing
To reach Topher topher@textile.org, Textile.org
Bert’s Companies – www.dexterityeng.com, bertsinserts.com
Merchandise - www.beerswithengineers.shop
Hat tip to Joseph McDade for free use of his music "Mirrors".
