Thread specialises in the integration of hard and soft materials in product design, combining mechanical engineering with soft-product development.
Thread design and development is a design and engineering consultancy that can design, develop and prototype using both 'hard' product design materials and also fabrics, membranes and other flexible sheet materials.

We can develop the seed of an idea or problem into a manufacturable product, or we can contribute to individual elements in the design and development of a product.

We have worked on a wide range of products including:

  • Pushchairs and prams for a major British brand
  • Inflatable shelters for disaster relief
  • Gas detector alarm testing equipment
  • Ski/motorbike jacket with variable insulation/ventilation
  • Baby feeding products
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Luggage and baggage
  • Integration of flexible solar panels into outdoor equipment

    • Our clients are consultancies, start-ups, manufacturers and individuals.
    Thread Design & Development Ltd, 86 Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5BB
    tel: (0117) 9277878 e-mail:info@thread-design.co.uk