Spend a minute observing these tube hangers and you might still be surprised to discover how they were manufactured. The broad elliptical forms of the clothes hooks were actually cut from small and circular pipes made from paper, used to roll industrial materials and for protective packing.
Instead of having these items tossed away or put through the energy-hungry recycling process, Victor Puzur proposes reusing them as they are. Using a strategy similar to slicing bread, the designer created sharp diagonal sections that would increase the width of the tube hangers to support the shoulders of shirts and jackets. The subtly arched opening also supports the slinging of dress pants.
What can be learned from the Trempel clothes hangers is that designers and manufacturers can benefit from already fabricated components, to save time, money and carbon footprints when making new products.
Reused Tube Hangers
Each Piece of the Trempel Collection is Cut from a Single Cardboard Pipe
Trend Themes
1. Circular Economy - Reuse of materials and components in the production of new products to reduce waste and environmental impact.
2. Upcycling - Creative repurposing of waste materials to create new products with added value and purpose.
3. Sustainable Design - Incorporating environmentally conscious principles into the design of products to minimize their carbon footprint and waste generation.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - There is a potential for incorporating reused cardboard pipes and other materials in the production of hangers, garment bags, and other fashion-related accessories, or using them in the production of clothing itself.
2. Logistics and Packaging - Cardboard pipes and other industrial packaging materials can be reused in the production of new packaging or repurposed as protective covers for sensitive or fragile items during shipping.
3. Furniture - Repurposed cardboard pipes can be incorporated into the design of furniture pieces, especially those with a minimal or industrial aesthetic, to add an unexpected textural and material dimension.