# Knit Sweater Seating The Jumper Chair by Bertjan Pot for Established & Sons By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumper-chair References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/04/20/jumper-by-bertjan-pot/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) The Jumper Chair is so named because of the knitted "sweater" that surrounds the seat's [wooden frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hug-chair-1) (not because it may start hopping around your home). Designed by Bertjan Pot for Established & Sons, the Jumper Chair made its debut at this year's Milan Design Week. The [knitted woolen cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrinx-lounge-chair) is affixed to the Jumper Chair using hidden buttons. The cover was fashioned with a [knitting machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parka-sofa) and subsequently washed at very high heat to attain a seamless, upholstered effect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Knit Sweater Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore using knitted covers on different furniture pieces to create a cozy and unique aesthetic. - **Seamless Upholstery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Research and develop new techniques for achieving seamless upholstered effects without traditional stitching or sewing. - **Knitting Machine Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate advancements in knitting machine technology to revolutionize the production and customization of knit-based furniture. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate knitted elements into furniture design to cater to consumers seeking unique and cozy home decor solutions. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new knitting techniques and materials for creating innovative, functional, and comfortable textile products. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the trend of knit sweater seating to create distinctive and inviting spaces for residential and commercial projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Knit Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one.md) - [Air-Filled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one-chair.md) - [Chair-Shaped Blanket Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-chair-wrap.md) - [Cozy Oversized Cushion Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo-lounge-chair.md) - [Plush Chair Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-puffer-collection.md) - [3D-Knitted Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting1.md) - [Sculptural Cocooned Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvert-chair.md) - [Fuzzy Modern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-modern-chair.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md)