EXPLORATION OF DALUANG BROWN FIBER (BROUSSONETIA PAPYRIFERA) AS A COMBINATION MATERIAL FOR CLOTHING PRODUCTS

• Main Author: Anindhita Ayuningtyas, Audry
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/86749
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

This study explores the use of daluang bark fiber as an alternative material in the fashion industry, particularly as a combination material for clothing products. Daluang bark fiber, known as a natural material, possesses unique characteristics that have the potential to be applied in innovative fashion designs. Its use in this context remains limited, so this research focuses on the benefits of daluang bark fiber in terms of material exploration and aesthetics. The methodology involves a qualitative approach, including experiments, exploration, and design development. Experiments were conducted to process the bark fiber into fashion products, with data collected through interviews with daluang artisans and design innovations derived from distributed questionnaires. The findings indicate that daluang bark fiber has significant potential as a combination material for aesthetically appealing clothing. However, further processing is required to enhance the material’s flexibility and comfort for practical apparel use. The study also identified challenges, such as high production costs and limited consumer acceptance of fashion products made with daluang bark fiber. Overall, this research contributes to understanding the potential and challenges of utilizing daluang bark fiber, opening opportunities for new design innovations and providing insights for fashion industry stakeholders to leverage materials from Indonesia’s cultural heritage.