This Architect Transforms Used Textiles Into Bricks

Transforming used textiles into eco-friendly bricks. This is FabBRICK's approach to preventing waste.
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[@Iquey]

This needs to be scaled up..fast fashion is currently creating SO MUCH waste, and yet people complain of lack of affordable housing. We would easily build rooms and walls with the help of materials like this. Our planet has no shortage of clothes, but people are paying more and more for wood and concrete. This is a win win solution.

[@Antif4mous]

Agreed but these cost around 60€ a brick. Frankly, seems like it's environment isn't the main motivator behind this company. Besides, these aren't objectively tested, and I have no idea of how sturdy they are, do they handle heat etc. Atleast it's not patented if I did my googling right, so just have to figure out what kind of adhesive would be the best.

[@nashidasurendran5814]

Can this be recycled after its lifetime? If yes, How is the fabric separated from the glue? If not, isn't this converting one form of waste to another, which cannot be resolved, becoming a temporary solution?

[@Eco_Lps18]

This is SO COOL

[@thedancinggymnast]

Why do they need to be compressed, because denim as an insulator on an industrial scale is spun to create air pockets?

[@meharban2200]

What material would it have been made of?

[@muhammedsinad4648]

I really like invention Also interested too

[@eradeocariza1346]

madam, can I ask your assistance , i would like also to recycling to be used as eco wall. thank you

[@bluemountaintamilianskinna9857]

Mam can tell the name of the glue and the ingredients

[@sonakumar9981]

How do I contact the company who is manufacturing fab bricks pls help

[@smeenasiddiqui7464]

Excellent ideas come alive. Who would be thought.

[@donpatterson3717]

Could also try and capture carbon within the bricks

[@vvats_chauhan]

How get these machines

[@SathishKumar-u5k]

Any one please tell me name of the glue please.

[@dwightmaciv4789]

Elmer's glue

[@narender_vannam]

Very jice, what chemical is used ?

[@dp8816]

Eco friendly glue, I think, you can go back and see!

[@meeratrading]

Which chemical is use mam ... How i contact with you please reply nd help me

[@wajidalilecturercedbannu7334]

how can i obtain these bricks in Pakistan? please help

[@Pkmachines]

Let's try to make

[@gandisaphire]

I really want to know how to make it.. I feel sad about the state of the environment Especially in my country. But I was helpless, I didn't have much access to education

[@priyankapatre38]

Where can i buy this machines

[@kkm870]

Yes , I've the same question

[@franciscoj.estradac.4323]

How can I get in touch with Clarisse Merlet?

[@doneown503]

,wow ! , I'd see this , great answer to textile ( used ) . in fact , in S. America , there is a pile so big , it can be seen from space . I'd take about 30 of these , there. make bricks

[@doneown503]

, WoW ! , if these , or some specific runs could be made Extra - fireproof , these would be interesting on a New-Vibe building structure , & these as external panels , vs. ugly concrete showing.

[@rizwanchowsh502]

Nice

[@drgrandma1]

Why not modify your wonderful process a bit so that the bricks are interlocking? Seems they would be more structurally sound that way. Great idea!

[@wanchenglim5954]

Good proposal- then do you want to help fund her for the time and resources to find out how to make the interlocking viable? =)

[@RTS80]

​@@wanchenglim5954it's just a mold... nothing complicated

[@kennettecariaga7531]

What did you use to glue the clothes?

[@wallaceamaralrodrigues1056]

Good question! And another thing, what about the issue of fire propagation?

[@AAA064]

J'aime beaucoup l'idée c'est vraiment super de recycler les anciens vêtements moi j'aimerais beaucoup aidée le Ghana lorsque mon professeur principal nous a montrer une vidéo sur les déchet de Textile au Ghana j'étais stupéfaite j'ai vue des montagnes de vêtements malheureusement il brûles les textiles mais même si il les brûle il y en n'a quand même beaucoup trop en plus de brûler du textile c'est très polluant alors faire des briques c'est vraiment une idée génial j'ai toujours voulu recyclé les textiles usagé très abîmé j'ai voulu montrer la vidéo sur le Ghana a ma soeur et je suis tombé sur votre vidéo vraiment j'espère que le Ghana ou même tout les autres pays vont recycler le textile mais vraiment très bonne idée je suis désolé de trop parler mais j'admire vraiment courage à vous

[@sivanandvihar6583]

Idea is excellent. How may i contact you. So that i can also learn and implement in my country. Waiting for your response.

[@mododi2072]

What's your country?

[@Aaryannaikar55126]

​@@mododi2072 I am from India, l can get your guidance?

[@valentinaaguilar5461]

Hola yo tengo pks de 1000 lbs de deshecho de ropa

[@voiceofman622]

Are these bricks strong enough to make a house

[@suleymaneneskurt]

Damn she is cute

[@doneown503]

, you realize this being so new , there is no manner of seeing how well it wears over time , blasted by UV Ray's , etc.

[@derlon858]

making bricks of tinder material isnt smart just use dirt, its everywhere...

[@rareisrealpsychologistpriy34]

Madam what is ur patent number 😊

[@Aaryannaikar55126]

Wow its a great idea. I am very much impressed. India is most populated country in the world. So, we contribute much in the pollution. This is one of the wonderful innovation for the countries like us. Iam very much interested. Kindly let me know how to contact you.