foldtex_idea

foldtex consists of at least two layers, one is flexible, the other is stiff. When an incision is made in the stiff layer, the flexible layer below is exposed and a folding hinge of any preferred length is created. A variety of materials can be used as the flexible layer to achieve unusually tactile and optical surfaces.

foldtex is a sandwich material, consisting in its basic version of a 1 to 3 mm thick substrate and at least one tearproof layer. This is achieved using a CNC-milling cutter resulting a flexible layer that acts as a hinge. The material can not only be folded but also customized with visual and haptic effects by adding individual surface layers (different fibers, linen, foils etc.).

foldtex_design

The material is predestined to directly convert preliminary ideas into workable designs. Simple paper forms can be quickly turned into thin Foldtex models. The digital sketches used for this process and can be modified accordingly in order to use thicker Foldtex materials, to change a detail, create a prototype or go into mass production.

foldtex_basic

The Foldtex design in its most basic form offers a large number of variations which can ultimately lead to mass productions. We offer six basic designs: three have double-sided folds, four allow the creation of concave-convex forms and two are particularly suited for the building of models.

foldtex_service

We have invented and designed Foldtex a few years ago and since 2009 have founded our own product development company. Our intention, besides research, development and production of our own designs, is to provide a network for other product designers and to offer solutions using Foldtex where ever needed and conceivable.

Are you inspired by Foldtex and have your own ideas? Please contact us!