Aalto University: Journey of a 17th-century Shipwreck Continues as a Unique Knitted Dress
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
AALTO, Finland, May 21 -- Aalto University issued the following news release:
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The journey of a 17th-century shipwreck continues as a unique knitted dress
Researchers at Aalto University transformed surplus wood from the Hahtipera shipwreck into textile fibre, spun it into yarn, and knitted it into a dress using new AI-assisted technology.
The dress will be exhibited at the Tomorrow's Wardrobe exhibition opening 22 May at Oulu Art Mus . . .
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The journey of a 17th-century shipwreck continues as a unique knitted dress
Researchers at Aalto University transformed surplus wood from the Hahtipera shipwreck into textile fibre, spun it into yarn, and knitted it into a dress using new AI-assisted technology.
The dress will be exhibited at the Tomorrow's Wardrobe exhibition opening 22 May at Oulu Art Mus . . .