17th century shipwreck woven into dress (seriously)
A 17th century shipwreck in Finland has inspired the creation of a unique dress made from its wood. The project involved collaboration between archaeologists, chemists, and textile experts to transform the ship's remnants into a sustainable textile fiber. This innovative dress not only showcases historical materials but also aims to raise awareness about underwater cultural heritage.
- ▪The Hahtiperä wreck was discovered in Oulu, Finland, in 2019 and dates back to the 1600s.
- ▪Experts used a patented Ioncell® process to convert the ship's wood into a workable textile fiber.
- ▪The dress features a brown hue derived directly from the wreck and represents a sustainable approach to fashion.
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The 17th century vessel was found in Oulu, Finland in 2019 (right). The color of the dress comes directly from the Hahtiperä wreck (left). Image: Minna Koivikko (right) / Aalto University (right) Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Email address Sign up Thank you! Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Pirate treasure and shiny coins typically come to mind when an old shipwreck is discovered. These bits of maritime history are usually studied, preserved, and placed in a museum or private collection—not made into a dress worthy of Paris Fashion Week. Using the surplus wood from a shipwreck dating back to the 1600s, archeologists, chemists, and textile experts in Finland turned the raw material into a textile fiber.
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