Kvadrat Joins Teruhiro Yanagihara to Launch the Ame Material
Amy Duong — November 28, 2024 — Art & Design
References: kvadrat.dk & dezeen
Textile imprint Kvadrat works in collaboration with designer Teruhiro Tanagihara to launch the Ame material. It is the first recycled polyester textile that is crafted from waste fabric instead of the traditional collection of plastic bottles. The company notes that usually waste PET plastic bottles are made into recycled polyester whilst waste polyester is usually contributed to other products.
The manager at Kvadrat Innovation Lab, Lea Nordström shares "To innovate, we must disrupt the way we source raw materials and create textiles. Material diversity is key at Kvadrat and we work with a wide range of recycled raw materials. But we believe that the future will be circular. And so for Ame, we developed our first yarn made from polyester textile waste."
Image Credit: Kvadrat
The manager at Kvadrat Innovation Lab, Lea Nordström shares "To innovate, we must disrupt the way we source raw materials and create textiles. Material diversity is key at Kvadrat and we work with a wide range of recycled raw materials. But we believe that the future will be circular. And so for Ame, we developed our first yarn made from polyester textile waste."
Image Credit: Kvadrat
Trend Themes
1. Textile-waste Recycling - Kvadrat's Ame material exemplifies the potential of transforming waste polyester fabrics into high-quality recycled textiles.
2. Circular-economy Innovations - The creation of the Ame material highlights the possibility of integrating circular systems within the textile industry by repurposing waste fabrics.
3. Sustainable Textile Development - Developing polyester yarn from textile waste, as demonstrated by Ame, indicates a shift towards more sustainable and innovative material sourcing practices.
Industry Implications
1. Textile Manufacturing - Textile manufacturers can look towards recycling waste fabrics as a new source of raw materials, as seen in Kvadrat's Ame materials.
2. Waste Management - Effective textile waste management becomes increasingly crucial with innovations like Ame that repurpose waste fabrics.
3. Eco-friendly Fashion - The fashion industry can benefit from recycled polyester textiles like Ame, promoting responsible and eco-conscious design.
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