Fenc Thermobionic Kākahu Whatu by Far Eastern New Century Corporation

Fenc Thermobionic Kākahu Whatu by Far Eastern New Century Corporation is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Pāratinamu in Hoahoa Kākahu Raranga, Papanga, Tāhūhū, Tauira me te Kākahu Competition Category.

PāratinamuKākahu Raranga· 2025

Fenc Thermobionic Kākahu Whatu

by Far Eastern New Century Corporation

Client: Far Eastern New Century Corporation

A' Design Award Pāratinamu Winner in Kākahu Raranga Category

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The Design

About Fenc Thermobionic Kākahu Whatu

He kohinga kākahu whatu a Fenc Thermobionic i hoahoatia mō ngā kākahu korikori tinana me ngā kākahu o ia rā. Ka hangaia te papanga mai i te polyester koiora i mahia mai i te rākau para, hei kōwhiringa kē atu i ngā miro i ahu mai i ngā puna wairo. Mā te hangarau whatu bionic e whakataurite ai te mahana me te hā o te papanga, mā te whakamahi i te miro awa-e-waru mō te unu haukū, ngā puare moroiti mō te rere o te hau, me ngā pūkoro pāmahana mō te ārai mahana. Ka whai te hanganga urutau i te huarahi e whakarite ai ngā manu kōkōuri i tō rātou wera. Mā te tauira jacquard rorohiko e hangaia ai ngā tae kikorangi me te kākāriki e rerekē haere ana, e whakamahara ana ki te kapakapa o ngā parirau.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Pāratinamu

Ko Fenc Thermobionic Kākahu Whatu te toa o te A' Design Award Pāratinamu, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa tino rerekē, ātaahua me te nui. Ko ngā toa Pāratinamu he whakamīharo o te waihanga, he taunakitanga mō ngā rohe o te auaha hinengaro, ā, e whakaatu ana i te tohungatanga me te mōhio kāore e taea te whakataurite o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko ēnei hoahoa ngā mahi rongonui rawa e whakatau ana i te ātaahua o tētahi wā, e whai wāhi ana ki te oranga o te hapori, ā, e whakawhānui ana i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ka whakaatu a Fenc Thermobionic Kākahu Whatu i te taumata tōtika o te hiranga, ā, e pai ake ai te ao i ōna āhuatanga whaihua. Ko Fenc Thermobionic Kākahu Whatu tētahi mahi i toa i te A' Design Award Pāratinamu e whakaoho ana i ngā hiahia, e whakahihiri ana, e whakamārie ana, ā, e kawe mai ana i te hari nui.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This biobased material upcycles waste wood into polyester, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil derived yarns. Using Bio Knitting Technology, it mimics the adaptive mechanism of the hummingbird to manage heat, ensuring all day comfort. The design reflects wingbeat rhythms with shifting iridescent blue and green colors, combining sustainability with advanced thermoregulation in a ready-to-wear fabric design
Dimensions & Packaging: Different fabric types have different thicknesses and weight around 100-250gsm
Tags: fabric design,textile design,Thermal regulation,bioknitting technology,sustainability,biopolyester
Production Technology: Bionic Knitting Technology regulates heat across all conditions, balancing warmth, breathability, and precise heat control. Cooling is enhanced by 8-channel yarn for quick moisture wicking and micro-vents for airflow. Warming utilizes thermal pockets for insulation, air channels for cooling, and lofted fleece to trap or release heat as needed. By transforming waste wood into sustainable polyester fabric
Design Challenge: The main challenge was integrating biomimicry with sustainable production. Replicating the thermoregulation of hummingbirds required advanced software and machine precision, making creativity come true. Producing 100% wood-derived polyester also required supply chain collaboration to ensure quality and scalability. By overcoming production limitations, we balanced ecological responsibility with innovation.
Research: Focuses on converting waste wood into bio-based chemicals, producing bio-polyester and bio-yarn for sustainable textiles. Bio-knitting technology regulates heat by adjusting yarn and structure, ensuring comfort in various conditions. Advanced computer jacquard technology creates color-shift effects and precise patterns and structures, transforming design concepts into functional fabrics.
Inspiration: Inspired by the rapid wingbeats and iridescent structural colors of hummingbirds, the design captures the fluid motion of air and shimmering hues, resulting in a dynamic and visually striking fabric. Functionally, mimicking how hummingbirds regulate heat during stop-start activities, the fabric provides optimized thermal regulation, balancing warmth and breathability as it transitions from activity to rest.
Project Duration: The project started in Taiwan in 2024 and finished in 2025. It is set to be globally showcased starting in 2025
Operation Flow: Perfect for activewear and everyday wear, this smart fabric blends sustainability with performance. It offers adaptive comfort and breathability, keeping users cool, dry, and stylish. It utilizes advanced computer jacquard technology to play with colors and integrate knit structures, taking knitting to the next level with precision pattern design.
Team Members: Judy Lee
Ken Hsien
Yuan Lung Kao