Design agency @BentuDesign created a stool made of recycled rubber shoe soles. Annually, around 20 billion pairs of shoes are created around the world, of which 95 per cent end up on the landfill. Typically, shoes are made of synthetic materials, including nylon, EVA, and TPU. The outer soles of shoes are generally made of (synthetic) rubber with added carbon black and foamed rubber. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #materials #recycledmaterials #rubber #footwear #shoes #soles #bentudesign #furnituredesign #stool #materialdistrict #wu

Floors with a super matte appearance and knot-free wood design. Premier modular flooring by @TherdexPVC / More at MaterialDistrict.com #materialoftheday #materials #flooring #floors #pvc #therdex #materialdistrict

For the 2024 fall edition of Maison&Objet (4-8 September 2024), Hong Kong-based architectural studio @LAABpro designed a pavilion consisting of 3D printed bricks, which are made or recycled water bottles. Called the Hong Kong Eco-Pavilion, the structure is part of the Hong Kong Design on Stage at Maison&Objet. It consists of staggered 3D printed bricks, which are made from recycled PET bottles, and aluminium. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #laab #maisonobjet #hongkongecopavilion #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing #pet #rpet #recycledplastic #architecture #pavilion #materialdistrict

A paper-based rigid board that offers a fully recyclable alternative for demanding POS/ POP and in-store signage applications. SWEDBOARD fibre by @3acdisplayeurope https://materialdistrict.com/material/swedboard-fibre/ #materialoftheday #materials #boardmaterial #swedboard #3acomposites #materialdistrict #signage

Researchers at @Umass, USA, developed a chalk-based coating that cools the air underneath treated fabric. In the sunlight, your body and clothing absorb ultraviolet (UV) and near-infrared (near-IR) light, warming you up. In addition to your own body heat, this can lead to uncomfortably warm temperatures fast. One way of staying cooler is using radiative cooling, which is a way of deflecting the sun’s rays and push out natural body heat. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #chalk #calciumcarbonate #coatings #textile #fabric #radiativecooling #healingenvironment #coolingeffect #universityofmassachusettsamherst #materialdistrict

An outdoor wood oil that provides both a natural look and UV resistance. Durogrit by @RubioMonocoatbelgie / More at MaterialDistrict.com #materialoftheday #materials #wood #coatings #woodoil #durogrit #rubiomonocoat #materialdistrict

Luxury watch brand @IDGenevewatches and German start-up @revoltech.official collaborated to create a watch made of recycled stainless steel and a wrist band made of a leather alternative made of hemp residue. Called the ELEMENTS collection, ID Genève created a series of five 37mm watches with a nature inspired design. The watch cases are made of 100% recycled stainless steel. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #materialinspiration #stainlesssteel #hemp #watch #luxurywatch #elementscollection #idgeneve #revoltech #materialdistrict #recycledmaterials #biobasedmaterials

Today is your last chance to visit our ‘Super Skins’ exhibition at @architect_at_work Rotterdam. @rotterdam.ahoy is open till 18:00, so come to Rotterdam and let yourself get inspired by our material samples and unique mockups that push the boundaries of architectural design! The exhibition provides an overview of the latest material innovations focusing on both sustainability and aesthetics. We highlight a wide range of applications, from facade cladding to interior finishes, with special attention to recycled and biobased materials. Register your free ticket via link in bio and see you in Rotterdam today! 📅 September 11-12, 2024 📍 Rotterdam Ahoy - Hall 1 #MaterialDistrict #ATW #ATWNL #SuperSkins #Exhibition #Materials #Aectual #PrettyPlastic #NPSP #Cooloo #Sustaign #Betonlab #SamiraBoon #Recycling #Biobased