USITT: Innovative Fabrics for Theater, Costume & Scenic Design
USITT: Innovative Fabrics for Theater, Costume & Scenic Design
The Challenge
At the 2025 USITT Conference in Columbus, Ohio, Testfabrics aimed to show how advanced textiles can support costume, scenic, and cosplay designers through materials that respond precisely to heat, dye, and manipulation.
Our Solution
We presented Fosshape, Wonderflex, Extra-Wide Polyester Poplin 120, and Unbleached Cotton Needle Punch Felt – versatile fabrics ideal for dyeing, colorfastness, and form manipulation alongside hands-on Discovery Kits for theatrical and academic exploration.
The Impact
USITT attendees enthusiastically experimented with Testfabrics’ materials, discovering new ways to merge creativity with science. The success of our Discovery Kits reinforced Testfabrics’ role in advancing education and entertainment design innovation.
The Testfabric Approach
Rooted in nine decades of textile innovation, Testfabrics brings trusted expertise to creative and technical communities alike. Our legacy in developing materials for testing, dyeing, and conservation has evolved to serve the needs of entertainment design and education. From heat-reactive composites to dye-ready fabrics, we provide dependable materials that support exploration, learning, and production across the arts.
At Testfabrics, collaboration with academic institutions, industry professionals, and emerging designers is at the heart of what we do. Through partnerships like USITT, we work with costume and scenic designers, theater technologists, and educators to advance both craft and curriculum. The success of our Discovery Kits and live demonstrations at USITT 2025 highlights our commitment to hands on learning – connecting the next generation of creators to the science and art of textiles.
