# Rappelling Rope Furniture Seilfaktur by Angelika Hess is Vibrantly Eco-Friendly By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seilfaktur-by-angelika-hess References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/design_festivals/dmy_2012_seilfaktur_turns_old_rope_into_new_furniture_22693.asp) & [seilfaktur.de](http://seilfaktur.de/) Seilfaktur by Angelika Hess, a student in the Interior Architecture program at The University of Applied Sciences in Rosenheim, is a [collection of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yyyarn) made out of old rope often used for rappelling and climbing. Considering the school's vicinity to the Alps, the abundance of used rope can prove a problem. This collection offers a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution. [Vibrantly colorful and patterned](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1), the rope material yields a lot of visual interest for the home. Seilfaktur by Angelika Hess is comprised of three products. Liesl is a [formless double-knitted cushion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa). Seilschaft couples the rope with PVC pipe for a more structured seat that can accommodate lounging, upright sitting or storage. Lastly, Betthupferl is a sinuously bendable lighting system supported by metal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling Furniture:** The trend of upcycling used materials for furniture design creates disruptive innovation opportunities for eco-friendly and visually interesting products. - **Integration of Climbing Gear:** The trend of integrating climbing gear into furniture design creates disruptive innovation opportunities for products that can serve multiple purposes and offer a unique aesthetic. - **Sustainable Home Decor:** The trend of incorporating sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials into home decor creates disruptive innovation opportunities for products that align with consumers' eco-conscious values. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage the upcycling trend to create eco-friendly designs that resonate with environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can explore the integration of their products into furniture design to offer multi-functional and visually engaging products for consumers. - **Home Decor Retail:** The home decor retail industry can capitalize on the sustainable home decor trend to offer consumers eco-friendly and visually interesting products for their home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft Rope Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Bungee Cord Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcord-chair.md) - [Rock Climbing-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cling-stool.md) - [Knotted Wooden Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paco-y-paco.md) - [Vibrant Upholstered Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upholstered-furniture1.md) - [Paper Cord Woven Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-structures-capsule.md) - [Oozing Cake-Like Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-furniture.md) - [Woven-Detailed Furniture Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-structures-collection.md)