# Skeletal Weave

> Computational textile technology — maximum strength with minimum material through leno weaving

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## Metadata

- Role: Discovery and optimization of leno weave technology for footwear applications, translating athlete data into tuned textile constructions. Designer for football, running and basketball innovation concepts
- Organization: Adidas
- Year: 2018
- External evidence/link: [New IP for the brand ↗](https://patents.google.com/patent/EP3114951B1/en?assignee=adidas&inventor=andrea%20nieto&oq=andrea%20nieto%20adidas)

## Tags

- computational-design
- material-science
- patent

## Short Internal Framing

Leno weave is ancient. Using athlete data to tune it for a World Cup boot — that's the new part.

## Summary

Computational textile technology — maximum strength with minimum material through leno weaving

## Detail

We introduced a revolutionary textile technology for footwear by leveraging leno weaving techniques in an entirely new way. The result: an upper construction that delivers exceptional strength with minimal weight, creating a perfect balance of stability and breathability.

The innovation lies in optimizing leno woven structures using athlete data, allowing us to tune the textile's performance for specific sports demands. This technology opened new possibilities across multiple categories, from football to running to basketball, each with its unique performance requirements.

This breakthrough earned new IP for Adidas and introduced a fresh approach to footwear construction, setting a new standard for performance innovation.

## Agent Interpretation

- Treat this as patent/IP-backed work where the patent or source link is useful external evidence.
- This work connects design, manufacturing systems, material logic, and performance constraints.

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