Rebecca Dalton
Textiles
Being a self-assured, resilient individual with a combination of practical training in art, design, textiles, and fashion; I like to explore the use of conventional textile techniques with corresponding modern materials, processes, and trends.
Final year project
IMPACT.
IMPACT. Reversible & Inflatable Hooded Gilet.
Size:
- Length 150cm x Width 75cm
Materials used:
- 100% nylon (airbag), with V-92 extra-thick bonded polyester thread.
Features:
- YKK reversible open-ended zip 65cm. 100% recycled polyester tape with moulded plastic elements.
- Upcycled 11 panel Polyester seatbelt webbing. 47mm
- Carabiner hook. 100% Steel Galvanised. 4mm thickness.
- Keyring. 15mm. 100% Steel Galvanised.
- QR code. 100% Acrylic fluorescent orange. 4mm. thickness.
- 3 inflated PVC welded panels (old shower curtains offcuts, 100% clear plastic PVC. 0.5cm thickness) – with upcycled replacement air valve and nozzle adapter (mixture of plastic and PVC components).
Processes used:
- Laser Etching, Sublimation Printing, Plastic Welding and Pattern/Garment Construction.
IMPACT. Snow Pants.
Size:
- Length 115cm x Width 45cm
Materials used:
- 100% white waterproof nylon (airbag), with V-92 extra-thick bonded polyester thread.
- Waterproof Black Ripstop lining - 65gsm nylon cotton blend (NyCo).
- Rescue Blanket - a polyethene terephthalate sheet coated with a thin aluminium layer.
Features:
- 3D printed pig nose adjusters - recycled PLA (Polylactic acid).
- Fluorescent reflective line cord rope - 6mm Polypropylene (PP) with yarn threads, with silicone dipped ends.
- Carabiner hook. 100% Steel Galvanised. 4mm thickness.
- Key ring.15mm. 100% Steel Galvanised.
- QR code. 100% Acrylic fluorescent orange. 4mm. thickness.
Processes used:
- Laser Etching, Sublimation Printing and Pattern/Garment Construction.
IMPACT. Phone Pouch.
Size:
- Length 22cm x Width 18cm
Materials used:
- 100% white waterproof nylon (airbag), with V-92 extra-thick bonded polyester thread.
- Rescue Blanket - a polyethene terephthalate sheet coated with a thin aluminium layer.
Features:
- Fluorescent reflective line cord rope – 6mm Polypropylene (PP) with yarn threads.
- YKK open-ended zip 15cm. 100% recycled polyester tape with moulded plastic elements.
- 3D printed D-ring - recycled PLA (Polylactic acid).
- 3D printed Buckle – recycled PLA (Polylactic acid).
- Carabiner Hook. 100% Steel Galvanised. 4mm thickness.
- Key ring.15mm. 100% Steel Galvanised.
- QR code. 100% Acrylic fluorescent orange. 4mm. thickness.
Processes used:
- Laser Etching and Pattern / Product Construction.
IMPACT. Balaclava Cap.
Size:
- Length 35cm x Width 25cm
Materials used:
- 100% white waterproof nylon (airbag), with V-92 extra-thick bonded polyester thread.
Features:
- 3D printed pig nose adjusters - recycled PLA (Polylactic acid).
- Fluorescent reflective line cord rope - 6mm Polypropylene (PP) with yarn threads
- Carabiner Hook. 100% Steel Galvanised. 4mm thickness.
- Key ring.15mm. 100% Steel Galvanised.
- QR code. 100% Acrylic fluorescent orange. 4mm. thickness.
Processes used:
- Laser etching and Product/ Pattern Construction
IMPACT. Bum Bag.
Size:
- Length 40cm x Width 20cm
Materials used:
- 100% white waterproof nylon (airbag), with V-92 extra-thick bonded polyester thread.
- Rescue Blanket - a polyethene terephthalate sheet coated with a thin aluminium layer.
- Black Airtech mesh fabric lining. 100% Polyester- 100gsm.
Features:
- YKK open-ended zip 30cm. 100% recycled polyester tape with moulded plastic elements.
- Carabiner Hook. 100% Steel Galvanised. 4mm thickness.
- Keyring. 15mm. 100% Steel Galvanised.
- QR code. 100% Acrylic fluorescent orange. 4mm. thickness.
- Fluorescent reflective line cord rope - 6mm Polypropylene (PP) with yarn threads.
- Upcycled 11 panel Polyester seatbelt webbing. 47mm.
Processes used:
- Laser Etching, Sublimation Printing and Pattern / Product Construction.
IMPACT. Trapper Hat.
Size:
Length 35cm x Width 20cm
Materials used:
- 100% white waterproof nylon (airbag), with V-92 extra-thick bonded polyester thread.
- Rescue Blanket - a polyethene terephthalate sheet coated with a thin aluminium layer.
- WoolCool. 100% felted sheep’s wool which is naturally washed in a natural process, scoured then sealed within recyclable micro-perforated polyethene wrap.
Features:
- 3D printed pig nose adjusters - recycled PLA (Polylactic acid).
- Fluorescent reflective line cord rope - 6mm Polypropylene (PP) with yarn threads.
- Carabiner Hook. 100% Steel Galvanised. 4mm thickness.
- Keyring. 15mm. 100% Steel Galvanised.
- QR Code. 100% Acrylic fluorescent orange. 4mm. thickness.
Processes used:
- Laser Etching, Sublimation Printing and Pattern / Product Construction.
Rebecca Dalton
Final year project
IMPACT.
Awards
- UAL: 6-week online course Fashion and Sustainability: Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World. London College of Fashion and Kering. April 2021.
- Two of my multimedia samples were selected to be shown at the trade show Premiere Vision Paris - Loughborough University stand 5W43. February 2020.
- Loughborough University Foundation Degree: Art & Design (2017-2018). Grade: Distinction
- Belfast Metropolitan College – BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: Art & Design – Fashion and Clothing (2015-2017). Grade: Distinction Star
Work Experience
Design Intern / Ræburn Design. September 2020 – August 2021 / Hackney, London.
Working under British fashion designer Christopher Raeburn, known for reworking surplus fabrics and garments to create menswear, womenswear, and accessories. Involved across multiple designs, research and manufacturing projects. Contributed to both core Ræburn projects but also multiple collaboration and consultancy briefs with brands such as The North Face, Timberland and Aesop.