Kvadrat 2023: SPORT

In collaboration with the Swiss company #tide, Kvadrat is giving plastic collected from the coasts of Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines a second life as a raw material: The so-called ocean-bound polyester is used to create an upholstery fabric that offers a multi-dimensional feel thanks to its unconventional weave. The colouring of the high-tech textile is also special: Patricia Urquiola has come up with a design that uses three different coloured yarns to create a structure with a multitude of tiny shapes. These appear both floral and graphic and their perfect repetition lends the fabric a gentle depth.

Kvadrat offers twenty rich colours, from neutral to intense: "The colours for 'Sport' are divided into ‘salt and pepper’ monochrome nuances, which illuminate the textile’s high-tech graphic character, and solid shades which
fade its texture away.", says Patricia Urquiola. Slight colour variations, meanwhile, point to the special origin of the high-quality recycled plastic and make each fibre unique. Marc Krebs, co-founder of #tide: "The partnership with Kvadrat means a lot to us: we share the philosophy that the highest standards in design and materials can be combined with important sustainable and ethical actions. Both, Kvadrat and #tide want to create a much-needed social and environmental impact that protect the oceans and supports coastal and island communities in their fight against plastic pollution." (am)