# Recycled Rope Chairs The 'Shinda African Rope Chair' is Both Salvaged and Chic By | Published 2013-05-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rope-chair References: [furnitureserved](http://www.furnitureserved.com/gallery/Shinda-African-Rope-Folding-Chair/4232173) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/JeanetteGibson) With the world's natural resources becoming more and more scarce, it's becoming crucial to recycle and re-use products and that's where the 'Shinda African Rope Chair' comes in. This eye-catching piece of furniture is made of [up-cycled car tire thread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore), which is embroidered in a lovely floral pattern to make up the body of the chair. The 'Shinda African Rope Chair' demonstrates how easy it is to find new products that are both eco-friendly and functional. The 'Shinda African Rope Chair' does not look as if it were made of recycled materials. Its pleasant embroidered back with its sleek metal frame makes for a chic modern product. However, instead of using new materials and resources, this [rope chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entwined-objects) promotes using [eco-friendly recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ec127), making it an example to businesses everywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Furniture:** The 'Shinda African Rope Chair' showcases the potential for creating stylish and functional furniture using recycled materials. - **Eco-friendly Design:** The use of up-cycled car tire thread in the 'Shinda African Rope Chair' highlights the demand for environmentally conscious design solutions. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The production of the 'Shinda African Rope Chair' demonstrates the opportunity for incorporating sustainable manufacturing practices in the furniture industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The 'Shinda African Rope Chair' sets a precedent for utilizing recycled materials in the furniture manufacturing sector. - **Home Decor:** The eco-friendly and visually appealing design of the 'Shinda African Rope Chair' opens up opportunities for sustainability-focused home decor businesses. - **Textile Recycling:** The incorporation of up-cycled car tire thread in the 'Shinda African Rope Chair' points to potential growth in the textile recycling industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Textured Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-chair-family.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Recycled European Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-mediterranean-chair.md) - [Sustainable Plastic Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mare-chair.md) - [Recycled Stacking Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sting-chair.md) - [Recycled Mid-Century Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-shell-chairs.md)