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FABRIC FOREST FEATURED IN TWO EXHIBITIONS AT TEXTILE FASHION CENTER

2024-11-20 This autumn, Fabric Forest participated in an exhibition at Smart Textiles, located in Textile Fashion Center, Borås. The exhibition showcased the results of the research project “Forest Fabric” (“Skogens Tyg”), where paper yarn has been developed into high-quality textiles. This project, a collaboration with Smart Textiles, Science Park, and the Swedish School of Textiles –University of Borås, is an outstanding example of how research can create new opportunities within the textile industry and drive sustainable development. Fabric Forest’s parent company, Svenskt Konstsilke (SKS), was also part of this groundbreaking initiative. The exhibition also provided a platform for us to showcase our unique interior concept featuring textiles and products, made from paper yarn derived from wood fibres from Swedish forests.

Fabric Forest also exhibited in the foyer of Textile Fashion Center alongside SKS, in the historic space where SKS operated until 2007. This exhibition highlighted previous collaborations with “Åter i bruk”, Västra Götaland’s regional reuse initiative, and the Swedish furniture company Swedese.

FABRIC FOREST AT FORMEX – CREATIVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN FOCUS AT THE CRAFTWERK EXHIBITION

2024-08-30 At the end of August, Fabric Forest participated in the Craftwerk exhibition at Formex, once again showcasing our unique paper yarn fabric in a new and inspiring environment.

What made this participation special was the reuse of material from the enormous tent featured at the IUFRO Forestry Congress held at Stockholmsmässan in June. The reuse of the material is something we are proud of, marking an important step in our commitment to sustainable design.

The exhibition was a success, sparking numerous inquiries about the potential uses of Fabric Forest fabrics. The results from the Craftwerk exhibition speak for themselves: our fabrics made a strong impression as part of the installations. But the possibilities go far beyond exhibition displays – the fabrics are ideal for room dividers, meeting room curtains, and of course all our interior design products.

FABRIC FOREST’S PINE WALLPAPER AT THE CONARY DURING 3DAYSOFDESIGN

2024-08-01 During 3daysofdesign, the exhibition “Enter the Salon” was held at The Conary in Copenhagen. Fabric Forest is proud to have decorated the walls of this townhouse with our Pine wallpaper, crafted from 100% paper yarn textile.

Visitors to this year’s edition of the design festival 3daysofdesign had the opportunity to explore The Conary and see the exhibition “Enter the Salon”, featuring designs from international brands such as Karimoku Case, Origin Made and Ladies & Gentlemen Studio. The exhibition, curated by designer Signe Hytte, seamlessly blended design, art and poetry, incorporating elements from both the past and the present. Fabric Forest’s Pine wallpaper in the shades of Amber and Sand graced the walls, perfectly complementing the character of the house.

PARTICIPATION AT IUFRO 2024 ­– THE WORLD’S LARGEST FORESTRY EVENT

2024-07-01 From June 23rd to 29th, Fabric Forest participated in the IUFRO World Congress “Forest & Society Towards 2050,” held for the 26th time and recognized as the world’s largest forestry event. Fabric Forest’s textiles made from wood fibres were used to decorate the large tent at the venue.

The tent installation was a commission from the organizers of IUFRO 2024, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), and was meant to symbolize “Allemansrätten” – our right to move freely in forests and nature. The exhibition was created by the design collective Studio Klinga, consisting of six graduates from Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design. Fabric Forest was invited to the Innovations stage, where we presented the innovative technology behind our textiles made from wood fibres sourced from the Swedish forest. Fabric Forest also participated in the Swedish Forest Industries Federation’s stand with our interior design products.

FABRIC FOREST AT 3DAYSOFDESIGN IN COPENHAGEN

2024-06-15 From June 12th to 14th, Fabric Forest participated in the TRANSCENDENCE exhibition at Refshaleøen in Copenhagen, as part of the annual design festival 3dayofdesign. With a strong focus on sustainability, TRANSCENDENCE challenged our current understanding of materials.

The TRANSCENDENCE exhibition took place in an industrial space at Refshaleøen, gathering visitors from the fields of interior design, craftmanship and design who are passionate about making a difference in manufacturing, sourcing, distribution and the longevity of design. Architect and curator Frederikke Aagaard was responsible for styling the raw space, which was decorated with natural and recycled materials that were later reused after the exhibition. Through both insightful installations and hands-on demonstrations, visitors were invited to develop a new perspective on the objects we create and consume. During the exhibition, Fabric Forest presented our sustainable interior design concept featuring products made from paper yarn sourced from Swedish forests.

FABRIC FOREST EXHIBITED AT TECHTEXTIL IN FRANKFURT TOGETHER WITH SKS

2024-04-26 Together with Svenskt Konstsilke AB (SKS), Fabric Forest participated at Techtextil in Frankfurt the 24th–26th of April, where we presented our sustainable interior design concept for the industry. Our presence at the trade fair sparked great interest and curiosity in our textile material made from 100% paper yarn sourced from Swedish wood and available in several different variants.

At our exhibition stand, made entirely from recycled paper by the environmentally friendly event company Ecofair, visitors could also explore our range of sustainable interior products made from paper yarn from the Swedish forest. The stand was also equipped with a meeting room decorated with Fabric Forest’s wallpapers and sound absorbers. In addition to presenting our sustainable interior design concept, we had the opportunity to showcase our unique production technique that can replace fossil-based materials with renewable alternatives and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, alleviating climate change.

FABRIC FOREST PARTICIPATED IN “FARMING ARCHITECTS” AT STOCKHOLM FURNITURE FAIR 2024

2024-02-10 During Stockholm Furniture Fair the 6th–10th of February, Fabric Forest participated in the “Farming Architects” exhibition organized by the architectural firm Jordens Arkitekter. We also had the pleasure of showcasing our new lamp series, Arborlux, for the first time during the exhibition.

The “Farming Architects” exhibition featured five innovative projects providing exciting insights into the future of construction, where sustainable architecture and design are integrated with ecology and agriculture. With learning, interaction and collaboration at its core, visitors had the opportunity to explore several sustainable concepts in a dynamic environment spanning 300 square meters. The exhibition pavilion was constructed using hemp building blocks to illustrate the connection between our living environments and the food we consume.

FABRIC FOREST LAUNCHES THE ARBORLUX LAMP SERIES – ENTIRELY MADE FROM FOREST MATERIALS

2024-01-31 We are now launching a new product series of lamps – entirely crafted from forest materials. The series includes a ceiling lamp and a floor lamp, complementing the existing range and aligning with our sustainable interior design concept. Our new lamps, Arborlux Ceiling and Arborlux Floor, feature frames made of brown-stained wood and lamp shades in the Delta fabric, a two-coloured weaving crafted from 100% paper yarn from wood fibre. The lamps also come with accessories such as textile-covered cords in various lengths and light sources.

FABRIC FOREST IN SUSTAINABLE COLLABORATION WITH “ÅTER I BRUK” – DISCARDED FURNITURE GETS NEW UPHOLSTERY

2023-11-03 Fabric Forest has initiated a collaboration with the reuse initiative “Åter i bruk” in Västra Götaland, which collects discarded furniture from county councils and municipalities, repairs them and resells them to other entities within VGR. The sustainable collaboration involves Fabric Forest supplying textiles with strong environmental values to “Åter i bruk” so that the furniture can be given a new lease of life.

A few months ago, Fabric Forest visited Kim Aulin at “Åter i bruk” to discuss the collaboration and develop a prototype. This resulted in the seat cushions of some of the collected chairs from “Åter i bruk” being upholstered with Fabric Forest’s locally produced and sustainable textile material. For example, the seat of the classic chair Woody has been upholstered with the Delta fabric made from paper yarn produced from wood fibre from the Swedish forest.

“With extensive knowledge and experience in textile manufacturing, we at Fabric Forest are pioneers in our industry. Our passion for textiles is woven together with our technical innovation and aesthetic sensibility. We are driven by our mission to offer well-designed textile interior products, responsibly crafted from renewable materials. That’s why we felt that the collaboration with ‘Åter i bruk’ was a perfect fit,” says Yvette Gilbert, Brand Manager at Fabric Forest.

OPENING OF FABRIC FOREST’S SHOWROOM IN STOCKHOLM

2023-09-05 During Stockholm Design Week 5–9 September, we opened the doors to our new showroom at Timmermansgatan 16 in Södermalm, Stockholm. The new showroom serves as a meeting place for creativity and collaborations, showcasing our sustainable interior concept in its entirety.

The vision was to create a modern and stylish showroom that simultaneously evoked a mystical forest ambiance, representing Fabric Forest’s products made from 100% paper yarn from the Swedish forest.

“When designing the showroom in Stockholm, we developed a light installation in collaboration with students Elena Mokeeva Hansson and Paola Palma Picado, who are part of KTH – Royal Institute of Technology’s master’s program in lighting design. The installation symbolizes the forest’s light streaming down through the treetops, and the result was fantastic,” says Yvette Gilbert, Brand Manager at Fabric Forest.

In addition to being a showroom for displaying our sustainable interior products, the new space will also serve as a venue for lectures and informational meetings with customers, stakeholders, as well as the press and industry media. Here, we share insights into the innovative technology behind the renewable textile material from Swedish trees, which has the potential to transform the entire textile industry.

To book a meeting in our showroom, please contact info@fabric-forest.se.

FABRIC FOREST AND SWEDESE COLLABORATION – PRIMO CHAIR WITH SADDLE GIRTH IN PAPER YARN

2023-08-28 We are excited to introduce a unique collaboration with the furniture company Swedese. Together, we are launching the Primo chair with saddle girth made from 100% paper yarn from Fabric Forest. This innovative collaboration means a relaunch of the timeless design classic from 1980, designed by Yngve Ekström. Crafted from layer-glued, molded veneer in oak or beech, Primo has a sustainable design that aligns perfectly with Fabric Forest’s design philosophy.

The SWEDISH FOREST INDUSTRIES FEDERATION’S 2023 FRAMTIDSMÖTE CONFERENCE – STARRING FABRIC FOREST AND CARL XVI GUSTAF

2023-04-18 On 18 April Fabric Forest participated in Framtidsmöte 2023, which was organised by the Swedish Forest Industries Federation and held at Berns in Stockholm. The conference focused on how the forestry industry can contribute still further to resolving the social challenges we currently face.

Fabric Forest had the honour of decorating the stage with cushions made from 100% paper yarn, which is an ideal example of how the forestry industry can contribute to an environmentally-friendly interior design concept. Together with costume designer Karolina Nilsson (The Lazy Tailor), Fabric Forest also produced a creation for Anki Frécon, the evening’s compere and the Swedish Forest Industries Federation’s event manager. The outfit was also completely made from paper yarn from Swedish forests.

Fabric Forest – Helping take Sustainable Swedish Design to the next level

2021-09-03 The majority of raw materials for Sweden’s furniture and interior design segment are imported. And around the world, these materials often contribute negatively to the environment. A trend that Fabric Forest would like to reverse. For this reason, Fabric Forest is proud to join Swedish Wood and Paris Design Week in playing our part to highlight wood as a competitive, eco-friendly and sustainable material.

Visit Us in Paris!

Every September, Paris hosts Design Week, highlighting the best of design and creativity from around the world. As a primary partner in Swedish Design Movement’s presence during Design Week, Swedish Wood is collaborating with Sweden’s Architects to build Le Pavillon Hexagonal on the grounds of the Swedish Institute. The Pavilion, constructed of Swedish Fir and standing between September 11 and October 3, will function as a symbol for friendship, dialogue, and collaboration for a better global environment.

Fabric Forest products designed by the award-winning Swedish designer Marie Louise Hellgren from Heartearth Lab, can be seen both in the Pavilion, the Living Room, and the Strindberg Room. In the Pavilion, we have provided a lamp installation, featuring flowing fabric made from our knitted textile suspended beneath a Halo pendant. The light from this installation provides a celestial glow that contributes nicely to the surroundings. In the Strindberg Room, we have yet another lighting installation, featuring a transparent knitted fabric. In the Living Room, a harmonious atmosphere inspired by the Swedish Forest, our fabrics can be found on the daybed, For Rest, and in a carpet, “Woodland”.

Knock on wood – a new kind of suite at Stockholm’s Clarion Sign Hotel

2021-06-21 Clarion Sign Hotel in Stockholm is opening a totally unique guest suite – a trendy, though somewhat “wooden”, environment created in collaboration with Swedish Wood (Svenskt Trä).

Swedish Wood’s mission is to provide knowledge and inspiration about wood, wood products and wood construction and to encourage and help development of wood-based products. The new Clarion suite incorporates as many wood-based products as possible in its decor – everything from furniture to textiles. The decor reflects the composition of the natural Swedish forests – 80% evergreens and pine and 20% deciduous trees.

The majority of raw materials for Sweden’s furniture and interior design segment are imported. A trend that Swedish Wood and Fabric Forest would like to reverse. Fabric Forest is proud to join Swedish Wood and the Clarion Sign Hotel in this creative and inspiring project and in playing our part to highlight wood as a competitive, eco-friendly and sustainable material.