Polytuft's Rug Makes Use of Labels from Recycled Jeans
Laura McQuarrie — March 13, 2014 — Art & Design
References: kingsofsweden.de & likecool
The Jeans Label Carpet is an unusual one that recycles jeans into a rustic textured patchwork floor covering.
Denim jeans are known for their durability, but even if the fabric starts to wear, many other parts of the trousers still have the potential for long lives ahead. The Polytuft rug makes use of the leather labels from worn out and discarded jeans, giving them a brand new life and purpose.
Since the patches that come from the denim pieces are quite small, tons of them are stitched together, which makes the composition of each carpet totally a one of a kind piece. The denim label rugs come in two sizes, ranging from about $550 for the small rectangular size to $750 for the larger one.
Denim jeans are known for their durability, but even if the fabric starts to wear, many other parts of the trousers still have the potential for long lives ahead. The Polytuft rug makes use of the leather labels from worn out and discarded jeans, giving them a brand new life and purpose.
Since the patches that come from the denim pieces are quite small, tons of them are stitched together, which makes the composition of each carpet totally a one of a kind piece. The denim label rugs come in two sizes, ranging from about $550 for the small rectangular size to $750 for the larger one.
Trend Themes
1. Recycling Textile Waste - There is an opportunity to innovate in the use of small, discarded denim pieces in the textile industry, thus reducing waste.
2. Upcycling Leather - Incorporating the leather labels from worn jeans into new products presents an opportunity to create unique and sustainable designs in the fashion industry.
3. Custom Patchwork Designs - The composition of each carpet being a one of a kind piece presents an opportunity to offer customized patchwork designs for consumers in the home decor industry.
Industry Implications
1. Textile - The use of textile waste in the creation of unique carpet designs presents an opportunity for innovation in sustainable production processes.
2. Fashion - Upcycling leather from worn denim presents an opportunity for sustainable and unique designs in the fashion industry.
3. Home Decor - Offering customized and one-of-a-kind patchwork designs in the form of carpets can disrupt traditional home decor industry practices.
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