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Faux Fabric Stools

Stitching Concrete is Designed to Be Deceptively Indestructible

— August 10, 2011 — Art & Design
Stitching Concrete is a set of cement stools deceptively designed to look like fabric. Stitching Concrete was created by Florian Schmid, who used a complicated process involving multiple steps to bring these unique seats to life.

The process of created stitched-together concrete is extensive, but what it basically comprises of is "cement layered between fabric and a PVC backing. Once soaked it can be manipulated for a few hours before hardening." During those few hours, Schmid folded and stitched the concrete canvas together to form the stools seen here. The stools give off the appearance of fabric, but are a lot sturdier and are UV and fireproof. You can see a small sample of Stitching Concrete here along with a ton of other unconventional concrete creations from the Trend Hunter archives.
Trend Themes
1. Fabric-like Concrete - The trend of fabric-like concrete presents innovative opportunities for creating durable and fireproof furniture that mimics the appearance of fabric.
2. Stitched Concrete - The trend of stitched concrete offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the realm of unique seating designs that combine the sturdiness of concrete with the aesthetic appeal of fabric.
3. Deceptive Indestructibility - The trend of deceptive indestructibility explores the potential for creating visually appealing products that appear delicate and fabric-like but are effectively resistant to UV rays and fire.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of fabric-like concrete to design and produce sturdy, innovative seating options that have the appearance of fabric.
2. Construction - The construction industry can explore the trend of stitched concrete to incorporate unique and durable concrete designs in architectural projects, showcasing the potential of combining the sturdiness of concrete with intricate details like stitching.
3. Material Science - The material science industry can contribute to the trend of deceptive indestructibility by developing and improving concrete-based materials that possess fabric-like appearances while being highly durable and resistant to external factors.
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