2022
TEF Braids is bringing textile manufacturing close to home with their micro-factory in Athol, New York where they design, manufacture and bring to market new products. The AMBI Bra Collection is TEF’s most recent endeavor and the culmination of almost two decades of invention and self-motivated inquiry into circular lace braiding by Brad Jamison of TEF Braids.
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2022
Jamison has given lace a new definition and purpose, turning what once was an ornamental textile into a high performance fabric that embraces the “less is more” principle by using only tensioned filaments to provide fluid support and structure.
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BRVE 2WAY Twist
TENSENGRAL's 2WAY BRVE is one web-like piece of patterned fabric . Either side can be worn front or back. BRVE provides a gentle compressive "hug" and is patterned for 360 degree tension distributive support, molding to your natural shape.
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2020
TEF introduces a NEW PARADIGM germane to our age of technology for design and manufacture. TEF’s bodywear merges machine-made century old disciplines with digital technology in creation of ready-made fashion with a handmade aesthetic that looks and feels different. |
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TEF's manufacturing processes embrace practices and techniques new to the history of apparel production showcasing fabrics you've never seen or felt.
These innovations come at a time when the global community seeks alternatives to decrease their environmental footprint through wise material choices and mindful manufacturing practices. Our streamlined process epitomize the functional fabric revolution wherein the fabric IS the apparel. |
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TEF's manufacturing process is inextricably linked to technology’s impact on fashion.
Bodywear is filament engineered for performance, and manufactured in an efficient manner using minimum resources. |
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Lessons of lace braiding equal lessons of balancing tension.
The bodywear we produce is integrated through a network of interlaced filaments. The filaments mold and shape-shift subject to one's movements. The sensation of filaments tightening and shifting tensions as the body moves is a wearing experience unique to TEF.. |
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Braids are used as the primary means of reinforcement in engineered composites.
We've applied composite engineering principles in construction of bodywear -- building reinforcement and containment into garments using patterned filaments. |
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Patterning
Advanced patterns will be critical to the future -- providing re-organization within a complex loop system. |
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2020
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2019 BRIDGE Sports Bra
Reminiscent of antique lace in it's organic, ornate nature -- one piece, side laced construction with attached organic cotton band.
BRIDGE Sports Bra samples available upon request. |
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2019 Turtle Neck Dress
High density ALX patterned turtle neck dress. Two piece construction with side lacing.
Turtle Neck Dress samples available upon request. |
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2020
All Integrated Underwear One piece underwear with integrated waist band. Organic cotton yarn with Tencel core. |
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2018
Linen Sports Top Circular tensioner with ALX variable braid patterning. Linen Yarn. |
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2018
Short Sleeve Laced Two piece undershirt laced in the front and back. Organic Cotton Yarn |
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BRVE 2019
"The model used a word to describe the samples that I hadn't heard before: she said it "quietly" supported the breasts." [Photo:grapher: Matthew Rood] BRVE IS 1.6 ounces of organic cotton yarn braided around a tencel yarn core. There are 12 strands of elastane integrated into the patterning under the breast and in the straps. This version has wash wear tested well. BRVE 2019 available upon request. |
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2020
BRVE REVERSIBLE BODY: Organic Cotton with Tencel Core BAND & STRAPS: Organic Cotton with Elastane Core Made from linked & interlaced filaments, patterned to equally distribute tension & provide simple, integrated function. |
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TEF's bodywear collection is an intimate proof of concept project to test and manufacture next to skin apparel using TEF's new automated manufacturing process.
TEF uses heritage lace braiding machines to produce fabric that IS the apparel. The designs exhibit tensionally balanced fabric construction with zonally patterned qualities to address breathability, movement, comfort and support. |
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2019
Organic Cotton / Elastane
Patterned Elastic Bands |
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2019
TEF Patterned Elastane Bands
Organic Cotton /Spandex Subtle & Integrated Evolving Shape-wear Patterned Open Lattice Architecture Braid (1/1) > ALX Pattern |
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2019
TEF Braids' singular patterned fabric designs—aesthetically linked to lace making, crochet, and macramé—are produced in limited runs on traditional Jacquard lace braiding machines with sustainable yarns.
Organic cotton dress [Photo: Matthew Rood] |
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2019
Fabric Qualities
Chinese Finger Trap "Feels Like a Hug" Braid's Natural Qualities Conformal Gentle Compression Integrated |
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2019
Patterned Brief Iteration
Single Piece Zonally Patterned Fabric Integrated Waistband |
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2019
Mens's Bodywear
Patterning Iterations Conformal Fabric Zonal Patterning Organic Cotton Bodywear |
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2019
Women's Bodywear
Patterning Iterations [Photos: Matthew Rood] |
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2019
Manufacturing
Integrated / One Piece Zonally Patterned Tensengral Apparel Patterning Technology Sustainable Yarns Flax /Cotton/Rayon |
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2019
Bodywear
Patterning Iterations Sports Bra Bunderwear |
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2018Childrens
Patterning Iterations Long Sleeve Shirt Lacing |
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2018
Dress
Patterning Iteration Short Sleeve Dress Front/Back Lacing [Photo: Matthew Rood] |
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2018
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2018
Bodywear
Patterning Iterations Camisole XhelX BREV ALX BREV Skirt [Photo: Matthew Rood] |
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2018
Sports Bra
Patterning Iterations BREV / Note Change Lace Tensioning Braided Mercerized Cotton Fringe Experiments |
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2018Guys Underwear
Patterning Iterations Integrated Band Zonal Structure |
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2018
BRVE Bra
Organic Cotton Bodywear [Photo: Matthew Rood] |
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2018
Bodywear
Patterning Iterations Sleeveless Dress Sleeveless Shirt Roll Over Skirt & Shirt Patterning & Finishing Side Lacing |
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2018
Bodywear
Patterning Iterations Sleeveless Dress Sleeveless Shirt Skirt Finishing Experiments Side Lacing |
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2018
BRVE Bra Iterations
Reversible Lace Tensioner Pre-Wash Merino Wool & Mercerized Cotton |
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2018
Bodywear
Patterning Iterations ALX Skirt Underwear Waistband Testing [Photo: Matthew Rood] |
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2017
Guys Underwear
Patterning Iterations Zonal Density Integrated Band Finishing / Lacing |
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2017
BRVE Bra Iteration
Single Piece/ Reversable Zonal Patterned Structure Button Experiments Braided Organic Cotton Yarn |
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2017
BRVE Bra Manufacturing
Organic Cotton Braided Yarns Nature Dyes: Sumac / Acorn Fringe Finishing |
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2016
XhelX BRVE Bra
Patterning Iterations Band Integration Polyester Yarn |
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2015
XhelX BRVE Bra
Patterning Iteration Band Integration Nylon Yarn Tensengral Tag |
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2015
Laced Bodysuit
Patterning Iterations XhelX Bodysuit "Shoulder to Toe" One Piece Fabric Integrated Laces Arms & Legs Torso Front & Back |
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2014Bodysuit
Patterning Iterations DEVELOPMENT |
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2014
XhelX BRVE Bra
Patterning Iteration Structural Patterning DEVELOPMENT |
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