# Boat Material Loungers The Barlovento & Sotavento Chair by DVELAS is Made Using Sail Material By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barlovento-sotavento-chair References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/outdoor-lounge-chairs-made-recovered-sails/) & [dvelas](http://www.dvelas.com/web/index.php/) The Barlovento & Sotavento Chair repurposes old sail materials from boats in a stylish and sleek way. Although it could be likened to a traditional beach chair, the design is much more dynamic with its elongated back legs and overall modern appeal. Not to mention that the cloth derived from old and deteriorated sails gives it a nice bit of texture. Designed by [DVELAS](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Used-Sails-get-new-life), a Spain-based initiative, the Barlovento & Sotavento Chair isn't the first time they have used this material to create furniture. Of course, it could be considered more of a side project than their actual business. According to Design Milk, they "share the knowledge they’ve acquired about the sail material itself and make the material available to third parties." The furniture is often limited edition lines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Repurposed Sail Material:** Opportunity for companies to explore the use of repurposed sail materials in innovative and sustainable products. - **Dynamic Beach Chair Design:** Potential for designers to create modern and dynamic beach chairs with elongated back legs and sleek aesthetics. - **Limited Edition Furniture Lines:** Possibility for companies to tap into the market for limited edition furniture lines made from unique materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate repurposed sail materials into their product lines. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Potential for outdoor recreation companies to introduce innovative beach chairs with dynamic designs and sustainable materials. - **Sustainable Design:** Opportunity for companies in the sustainable design industry to collaborate with DVELAS and create limited edition furniture lines using unique materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Versatile Beach Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-beach-chair.md) - [Recycled European Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-mediterranean-chair.md) - [Contemporary Quick-Dry Patio Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-lounge-chair.md) - [Outdoor Scandinavian Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bste-lounge-chair.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Beach Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-beach-chair.md) - [Contemporary Leather Classic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-chair-1.md) - [Traditional Vibrant Outdoor Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/net-lounge.md) - [Modernized Water-Friendly Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soleil-adirondack-chair.md)