Plarn is yarn made from plastic bags, like the ones you get when you buy groceries. It can be used in knitting and crocheting to make a number of useful products. One of these products is sandals.
Emily Berezin is an Etsy print artist who holds a BFA in studio art from Carnegie Mellon University, with concentrations in sculpture and printmaking. She is also concerned with the environment and likes to explore new ways of doing things. These sandals are the result of one of Berezin’s explorations.
Check out some other uses for plarn in the video above.
DIY Eco-Sandals
Crocheted Grocery Bags Make Sensible Plarn Shoes
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly DIY - Opportunity to create sustainable products through innovative use of recycled materials.
2. Plarn Crafting - Emerging trend of using plastic bags to create unique and functional items.
3. Sustainable Footwear - Growing demand for eco-friendly and socially responsible footwear options.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can explore sustainable alternatives in footwear manufacturing.
2. Crafting - Crafting industry can capitalize on the plarn trend by offering materials and patterns for DIY projects.
3. Environmental Services - Opportunity for eco-conscious businesses to provide solutions for recycling and repurposing plastic bags.