Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles

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Denmark-based textile company Kvadrat has tapped into the design expertise of Italian designer Patricia Urquiola in order to create an innovative new range of upholstery textiles that are made entirely of recycled plastic collected along and near the coasts of Thailand.

The 'Sport' collection of upholstery textiles was created in collaboration with Swiss company #tide, which specializes in repurposing ocean-sourced plastic waste to create high-quality raw materials. Rather than make use of plastic obtained in the open water, the 'Sport' textiles use plastic recovered within 10 km of the shore, meaning the plastic is less porous and better preserved, which makes for a higher-quality product as well as boosted environmental impact.

What's more, unlike regular polyester textiles which are flat in shape, the 'Sport' upholstery textiles have a complex tactile structure that makes for a delicately intricate aesthetic.

These upholstery textiles are available in an array of vibrant and appealing colors which are said to be inspired by contemporary sportswear look, hence the label name of 'Sport' that adorns these materials.