"I had a part-time job in a school uniform shop, where I was responsible for running the embroidery machines. That's where I got introduced to a unique material, a soluble film that we place on top of the garment to stop the process,, which led to my 'eureka' moment. I thought 'Why can't we dissolve our circuit boards in water?'.

Simultaneously, I knew that flax is a great natural alternative to glass fibres usually used in existing materials. I convinced my boss to let me use the t-shirt press after work. I had got my hands on some flax and water soluble film and with my fingers crossed, I layered them up and pressed them together. Looking at the smelly result, I knew I had invented Soluboard. With the support of my tutors, I was able to get a patent filed on the same day as my end of year show."