# Experimental Programmable Clothing Issey Miyake Debuts a Shape-Shifting Jacket Powered by Steam By Georgia Wray Norsten | Published 2025-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing References: [designscene.net](https://www.designscene.net/2025/05/issey-miyake-type-v-nature-architects-project.html)  Issey Miyake’s experimental division, [A-POC ABLE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apoc-able), has unveiled a breakthrough in programmable clothing with its latest collaboration: the 'TYPE-V [Nature Architects'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-x-crocs) project. Developed with Tokyo-based firm Nature Architects, the highlight is a blouson jacket crafted from heat-responsive metamaterials. Flat when manufactured, the garment transforms into a pleated, three-dimensional silhouette when exposed to steam. The effect is achieved using algorithmic design embedded into the textile’s structure -- eliminating sewing and reducing production waste. The jacket’s morphing quality allows the fabric to spring into pre-configured shapes without mechanical input. This design-forward innovation speaks to Miyake’s enduring legacy of merging fashion and science. The piece marks a new standard for adaptive apparel, positioned at the intersection of art, engineering, and sustainability. It’s part of a broader industry movement toward [responsive textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mij-technology) and minimal-material construction. Image Credit: Issey Miyake ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 41% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shape-shifting Fashion:** The emergence of garments that morph through external stimuli like steam presents novel design possibilities and redefines functional fashion. - **Algorithmic Textile Design:** Utilizing algorithms for fabric structuring can revolutionize garment construction by minimizing waste and enhancing customization. - **Sustainable Adaptive Apparel:** The movement towards adaptive clothing made with minimal materials signals a shift towards eco-conscious production methods in apparel. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Technology:** Marrying technology with textiles heralds a new era for the fashion sector where garments are not only designed but also programmed. - **Material Science:** Advancements in metamaterials offer transformative potential for industries designing products that require dynamic, responsive capabilities. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Innovations in creating garments with reduced waste highlight the growing importance of environmentally responsible production practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Inflatable Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-milano-jacket.md) - [Pleated Fabric Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apoc-able.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Reactive Color-Shifting Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-reactive-shell-jacket.md) - [Modular Magnetic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-x-lovefrom.md) - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md) - [Pleated Lighting Art Exhibtions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typexiii-atelier-o.md) - [Progressive Protein-Material Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewed-protein.md)