Only In America 5 - Sonic Fabric

Alice Santoro, a New York artist, has innovatively woven cassette tapes with fabric to create Sonic Fabric, a unique and audible material. Initially experimenting with knitting, she found that the tape could be used in a commercial loom, resulting in a durable fabric. This creation has attracted interest from various industries, including fashion and automotive, leading to diverse applications such as dresses and handbags. The success of Sonic Fabric suggests a potential revival of cassette tapes.

What unique material did Alice Santoro use to create Sonic Fabric?

• Vinyl records

• Cassette tapes

• CDs

• Digital files

How did Santoro initially work with cassette tapes before using a loom?

• She painted them

• She knitted with them

• She melted them

• She glued them

What industries showed interest in Sonic Fabric?

• Construction and finance

• Healthcare and education

• Technology and agriculture

• Fashion and automotive

What types of products are being made from Sonic Fabric?

• Dresses and handbags

• Books and stationery

• Shoes and hats

• Furniture and carpets

What does the creation of Sonic Fabric suggest about cassette tapes?

• They are obsolete

• They may have a comeback

• They are only for collectors

• They are environmentally harmful