Cell

CELL by Yvonne Laurysen and Erik Mantel for LAMA Concept (Amsterdam).

HINT: Alternative method of fabricating carpets.

"Unlike conventional carpets, Cell is not produced with a loom, knitting machine, tufting technique, or textile printing. Cell carpet is made of 100 percent industrial wool felt that is pressed and cut into strips. Wool felt is a natural product that is nonflammable, water repellent, breathable, and acoustically absorptive. Cell strips are offered in thirty-two colors, and individual strips may be ordered as replacements. Cell carpet is also offered with integrated LED lights as well as light reflecting Swarovski stones."*

*from www.transmaterial.net

Furore

FURORE by Yvonne Laurysen and Erik Mantel for LAMA Concept.

HINT: New soft material for either interior or fashion collections.

"Furore is a porous, synthetic-fur fabric inspired by expanded-metal technology, using a special cutting technique. Furore is soft, light, and very flexible and is available in long- and short-hair formats as well as in various colors. The Interior collection includes plaids, bedspreads, and cushions, while the Fashion collection includes scarves, hats, and hair bands."*

*from www.transmaterial.net