Text & Textiles - TUBU systems

Text & Textiles (T&T) is a research site — a cabinet of curiosities and a digital educational resource. It is vessel for stories surrounding textiles and clothing, how we should take care of them, ourselves, and the nature we all come from. It is also about localism and community — the web of life, weaving us all together.

The words «text» and «textile» are etymologically related, both originating from the latin «textus», meaning «woven fabric, cloth, structure, and framework».

BellyTech — Core warmer

100% of the profit from the sale of Micro Batch #3 goes directly to Medical Aid for Palestinian’s humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. Shapes Read about our shapes here and learn how to find yours BellyTech BellyTech is a knitted ribbed tube for the abdomen and chest, and works like a scarf for your belly. It […]

Earth Logic Gardening

What would change look like if steeped in healthy relationships instead of economic growth? Perhaps a bit like gardening…

Fungi Collected in Shropshire and Other Neighbourhoods (1860–1902)

From umami-rich meals to poisonous and psychedelic specimens, mushrooms have represented something queer, sexy, and dark for centuries.

All about Eva: Fusing tech and craft with avatars

Avatars are set to revolutionize the fashion industry with minimized waste and an inclusive approach. TUBU worked with digital prototyping agency The Hapticians to create a truly unique being — EVA.

BellyTech: Caring about the Core

Clothing is intimate technology, almost biology. As our core warmer BellyTech is the beating heart of TUBU, designer Thea Urdal shares her story behind the garment.

We create shapes, not sizes

An introduction to our system of shapes — and how to find yours

Behind the Seams

On mending, amending and the patience in design iterations.

Made in Italy: A family affair

In the tiny town of Forlì, just a small hour by train outside of Bologna in Italy, lies Maglificio Pini — our incredible knitwear manufacturer. Let us take you with us, shall we?

On Sewing and Memories

Ok, let me tell you a story. This is where TUBU began.