PAUX — Adaptive maternity wear with auxetic materials
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PAUX

Redefining Maternity Wear with Comfort, Adaptability, and Sustainability

Fashion · Material Innovation
Project Mission

Clothing that grows with you. PAUX uses material innovation to create adaptive garments that can be worn before, during, and after pregnancy without compromising on elegance and beauty. The dresses take the shape of the body — so when the belly expands, the elegant look still remains while allowing space to grow. A truly sustainable approach to fashion, where one garment serves every stage.

What if maternity wear could adapt to every stage of your pregnancy and beyond?

Paux is a dynamic maternity garment made with innovative auxetic materials that naturally expand to provide comfort as the belly grows. After pregnancy, it reverts to its original form, becoming a versatile piece for any stage of life. Prioritizing the well-being of both mother and baby, Paux balances style, functionality, and sustainability.

Explore the Design Journey
Year 2022
Category Material & Technology
Focus Adaptive Maternity Wear
Context Auxetic Textiles
Final Design
PAUX — Adaptive maternity wear with auxetic materials PAUX — adaptive maternity wear using auxetic textile innovation
PAUX — Garment detail and material structure Garment construction and auxetic pattern detail
PAUX — Dress with architectural origami-like pleats Origami-inspired geometric silhouette
Auxetic material in motion
PAUX — Design exploration Design exploration and form studies
PAUX — Material and garment detail Material and garment detail

Auxetic materials that grow with the body — a garment that adapts through pregnancy and beyond, then returns to its original form for a lifetime of wear.

Material Study
PAUX — Material study and textile samples Auxetic textile material study
PAUX — Material prototyping Material prototyping and testing
Auxetic material stretching demonstration
PAUX — Fabrication process Fabrication process
PAUX — Material samples and patterns Material samples and pattern exploration
PAUX — Design iteration Design iteration and refinement
PAUX — Prototyping detail Prototyping detail
PAUX — Full garment construction Full garment construction overview
Process & Exhibition
PAUX — Process documentation Process documentation
PAUX — Exhibition detail Exhibition detail
PAUX — Exhibition display Full exhibition display
PAUX — Final garment detail Final garment detail
PAUX — Garment in context Garment in context
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