# Frankenstein Couch Cushions Patch from Heyteam is Made from Upcycled Leather Scraps By Michael Hines | Published 2011-05-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-from-heyteam References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/sectional-upcycling-leftover-shoe-leather-to-sofa-cushions/) & [heyteam.it](http://www.heyteam.it/index.php?id=q_4) I never really thought of what happened to old leather until I saw Patch from HeyTeam. Patch upcycles old leather items and turns them into new pillows. The pillows themselves contain many different strips of leather, giving them a Frankenstein-esque look and feel. Still, looks are not all that important when you consider how much leather is being kept out of landfills. Patch from HeyTeam is a great project because it gives clothing manufacturers an incentive to keep their [leftover scraps of clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachtopia-1) and make them into something more, as opposed to just dumping them in the trash. With the world taking an increasingly eco-friendly stance, it should not be hard to find people willing to [cover their couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denimupholstered-sofas) with [upcycled leather pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling:** The trend of upcycling old, discarded materials into new, useful products, as seen in HeyTeam's Patch project, offers opportunities for businesses to reduce waste and appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Sustainability:** The growing desire for eco-friendly products and services, exemplified by Patch's use of upcycled leather scraps, presents opportunities for businesses to innovate through sustainable practices and materials. - **Circular Economy:** The circular economy model, demonstrated by Patch's upcycling of discarded leather scraps, offers businesses opportunities to create value from waste and reduce their environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can adopt sustainable practices like upcycling to reduce textile waste and create innovative products, similar to Patch's use of discarded leather scraps. - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can innovate through eco-friendly practices like upcycling, providing consumers with unique products and reducing waste, as shown by HeyTeam's Patch project. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can demonstrate sustainability and appeal to eco-conscious consumers by incorporating upcycled products like Patch's leather cushions into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Designer Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kara.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-in-an-envelope.md) - [Upcycled Couch Sports Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-couch-bags.md) - [Repurposed Patchwork Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-by-ugg.md) - [Handcrafted Rustic Pillow Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Upcycled Denim Waste Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluff-stack-furniture.md) - [Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison-1.md)