The Pantone color spectrum digitally printed leather chair by Sif Technology was made possible by the company’s new approach to digitized leather. Sif Technology has found a way to add plastic to leather to maximize the materials longevity and to allow the printing of any design or photograph on leather without sacrificing the material.
As a way of showcasing this new method Sif Technology exhibited a leather chair with the Pantone color spectrum digitally imprinted on it at NeoCon ‘09. Unfortunately there are no plans to produce this attention-grabber.
Psychedelic Seating
The Pantone Spectrum Digitally Printed Leather Chair by Sif Technology
Trend Themes
1. Digitally Printed Leather - The development of digitally printed leather using plastic as a longevity enhancer presents opportunities for customization in the fashion, furniture, and transportation industries.
2. Sustainable Materials - The combination of leather and plastic presents a sustainable alternative that can disrupt traditional leather production in the fashion and furniture industries.
3. Customizable Furniture - Digitally printed leather enables design customization and personalization, thus providing innovative and disruptive opportunities for the furniture and home decor industries.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Digitally printed leather presents novel opportunities for customization, personalization and sustainable alternatives in the fashion industry.
2. Furniture - The technology of digitally printed leather using plastic presents disruptive opportunities for customization, personalization, and innovative sustainable materials in the home decor and furniture industries.
3. Transportation - Digitally printed leather, combined with plastic, presents a durable and customizable solution for transportation upholstery, creating opportunities as an alternative to traditional materials.