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The world’s first upholstery textile made of 100% ocean-bound plastic
Milanese designer, Patricia Urquiola and Danish textile authority Kvadrat have collaborated on the world’s first upholstery textile made entirely of recycled materials – namely ocean-bound plastic waste.
Kvadrat, a leader in design innovation was established in Denmark in 1968 and has deep roots in Scandinavia’s world-famous design tradition. They provide contemporary textiles and textile related products for architects, designers across the world.
As the “Sport” name suggests, the collection is inspired by sportswear and nods to a high-tech aesthetic, with subtle tactile patterns enriching the surface and a colour palette defined by vibrant shades. Sport is in partnership with #tide, a Swiss company specialising in developing materials from ocean-bound plastic waste.
The innovative and sustainable textile is made of post-consumer plastic collected within 10km from the coastline of Thailand, as part of #tide’s commitment to prevent the materials from reaching the oceans.
Each textile is defined by a two-tone contrasting composition, enhancing the design’s three dimensional effect. ‘The colours for Sport are divided into “salt and pepper” monochrome nuances, which illuminate the textile’s high-tech graphic character, and solid shades which fade its texture away,’ explains Urquiola.
With Sport, Kvadrat and Urquiola affirm their commitment to innovation in design, as they constantly push the boundaries of domestic design to set the tone for future living.
(Image credits: Kvadrat, Roel van Tour, Neil Godwin)
