"Micro-Fibers: The Biggest Invisible Threat "
Partner Programme
16 — 21 Sept 2025
Fashion & Textiles, Education
Clifton House
75-77 Worship Street
London
EC2A 2DU
#LDF ShoreditchDesignTriangle, DesignLondonShoreditch LondonDesignFestival
Synthetic Fabrics have become no1 source of microfibres. Both synthetic and natural textiles shed microfibres: whenever we wear, wash and dispose of our clothes, we shed microfibres. However, almost 70% of all textiles are synthetic and shed micro-plastics which are harmful to our environment and human health.
"Micro-Fibers : The Biggest Invisible Threat", is an immersive installation by designer, researcher, consultant and educator Katarina Rimarcikova. Through large-scale sculptural garments suspended in space, it highlights the devastating environmental and human health impacts of microplastics shed by synthetic textiles. Each garment tells a different story: a conceptual trench coat made from discarded synthetic outerwear reveals the planetary cost of our dependency on synthetics; a vibrant dress crafted from post-consumer swimwear, activewear and conventional ( PET made ) sequins garments visualises the alarming effects of microfibres on the human body. The ethereal "Air Dress", made from biodegradable fabrics and sequins, in collaboration with The Sustainable Sequin Company represents an alternative vision for a future beyond micro-plastic pollution. The installation is part of Future Fabrics Expo Showcase by TSA and the encompassing "Urban Harvest" exhibition at Clifton House - 75-77 Worship Street, organised by Shoreditch Works London for Shoreditch Design Triangle which is one of the official LDF Design Districts" for LDF 2025. Thanks: Shop from Crisis, Brick Lane; Cancer Research UK, Islington, Rosie Munro Kerr installation assistance *Image simulation The final outcomes of the the trench coat and dress are dictated by the donated and accumulated garments from friends, family, neighbours and local charity shop donations. The 3rd dress ( Air dress ), however, is conscious selection of vetted textiles and aligned collaboration with Rachel Clowes, the Founder of The Sustainable Sequins Company, who punched out each sequin and flowers on display.
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