The Secret Life of Textiles: Synthetic Materials
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The 20th century saw unprecedented use of synthetic materials in all aspects of life. Fashion designers in particular were drawn to modern plastics for their unusual appearance and superior performance. Due to their unstable composition, however, these types of materials have shorter lifespans than natural fibers; some actually self-destruct.
The Secret Life of Textiles: Synthetic Materials exhibition, the third in a series at The Met focused on textile materials, features more than 40 ensembles and accessories from The Costume Institute’s collection, along with a special section that illustrates the typical deterioration process of plastics that have been integrated into historic fashions, emphasizing the material’s problematic behavior. Analytical images accompany selected objects, highlighting their physical properties.
WHEN: March 6 – September 4, 2017
WHERE: The Met Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
ADMISSION: $25. Buy tickets at https://rsecure.metmuseum.org/admissions
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