Issey Miyake’s experimental division, A-POC ABLE, has unveiled a breakthrough in programmable clothing with its latest collaboration: the ‘TYPE-V Nature Architects’ project. Developed with Tokyo-based firm Nature Architects, the highlight is a blouson jacket crafted from heat-responsive metamaterials.
Flat when manufactured, the garment transforms into a pleated, three-dimensional silhouette when exposed to steam. The effect is achieved using algorithmic design embedded into the textile’s structure — eliminating sewing and reducing production waste. The jacket’s morphing quality allows the fabric to spring into pre-configured shapes without mechanical input.
This design-forward innovation speaks to Miyake’s enduring legacy of merging fashion and science. The piece marks a new standard for adaptive apparel, positioned at the intersection of art, engineering, and sustainability. It’s part of a broader industry movement toward responsive textiles and minimal-material construction.
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