Cross-Industry Panels
This collaborative venture with Amazon aims to develop a closed-loop recycling process that converts post-industrial logistics fabric waste into high-performance acoustic and hard panels. The project focuses on discovering innovative methods to repurpose hard-to-recycle fabrics into new products and marketable opportunities.
Bridging Logistics and Design
The project addresses the need for scalable processes that can manage high volumes of waste while identifying globally demanded product applications. Since these fabrics cannot be recycled into new textiles, the alternative solution is to convert them into interior panels for acoustic purposes and wall coverings, preserving as much value as possible. The ultimate goal is to create fully recyclable panels that meet industry standards.
The Challenge
Multimaterial Panels
This initiative faces two primary challenges: transforming multi-material waste from Amazon’s logistics fabric into felt, and designing durable panels suitable for mass production. The key is to create a material that is efficient to produce, scalable, and high-quality, making it a competitive alternative to other products on the market.
The Approach
Volume & Efficiency
Volume and efficiency are top priorities, requiring minimal sorting before converting the fabric into felt. By optimizing component ratios, the fabric is transformed into pressed panels with desirable acoustic properties.
The Outcome
Circular Acoustic Panels
This project confirms the feasibility of a scalable process for producing acoustic and hard panels entirely from recycled fabric waste. Performing acoustic tests, it was proven to provide acostic performance required in office spaces. The panel design allowed us to offer the acoustic panels as a free standing and wall hanging solution.
Alternative Outcome
Construction Panels
The hard panels allow us to enter a market where the volume demand is high, and the applications are many. As designers of modern office spaces often look for unique and sustainable look with a strong story, this panel has a potential of becoming a solid product offer for a growing market.
A transformative link between logistics and interior design, demonstrating the powerful synergy of two distinct industries. We have developed a scalable process that can be adapted for a variety of textile waste streams!
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