Oddity adopts a curious approach to the use of materials in relation to embroidery practice, challenging the traditional parameters of this luxury technique. Properties of materials such as expanding foam, silicone and concrete have been explored, creating playful objects to inspire sample development. The peculiarities of these materials have then been developed, generating unconventional materials and printing methods which have been used to adorn and alter the properties of embroidery samples. The resut is a collection of samples which are washable and flexible, creating wearable luxury fashion fabrics which capture the properties of these unconventional materials.