Artist Creates Moving Textiles with Lenticular Printing

Have you ever seen a textile that appears to move or change when viewed from different angles? Dutch designer Antoine Peters has created a technique called Lenticular Weave which makes this possible. This weaving technique can be used to create playful juxtapositions and simple animations using two different designs, so the one you see depends on your viewing angle. Read on to learn more about this innovative approach to textiles! 

How does it work? Peters created a large textile wall hanging that incorporates a range of image transitions, including an eye winking and an arrow changing direction. To translate these processes into textiles, Peters teamed up with manufacturer EE Exclusives to develop a 3D weave. They were able to create complex images through the use of alternating strands of yarns at different heights across the fabric. This not only gives the fabric depth, but also creates an effect that changes depending on where you view it from. 

“About 13 years ago, I was struck by the magic of lenticular printing,” commented Peters. “I love the dynamics of movement, contrast, surprise, and delay.”

“I imagined these powers in direct connection with the viewer, user, or wearer, and ever since I have dreamed about translating this into a textile that changes when viewed from different angles.”