This book presents a design research on the basalt fiber a natural mineral material with
important characteristics and investigates the material's properties production techniques
and most common uses while also delving into aspects yet to be improved. The work presents a
part of original research in between art and design in which concepts prototypes and ideas
are proposed aimed at the enhancement of basalt fiber also from an esthetic point of view and
not only from a performance one. By working on its perceived qualities and creative and formal
potential it is possible to support and extend the use of this material in many areas of
design including product exhibit cultural industries and fashion. Considering that
environmental regulations are increasingly stringent the use of basalt fiber may in some cases
be more advantageous than other popular technical fibers both because of its own performance
characteristics and specifically because of its inherent sustainability.
