# Sneaker-Inspired Flooring The Sports 1 by Kymo is a Contemporary Carpet and Gym Mat By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-1-by-kymo References: [dailytonic](http://www.dailytonic.com/sports-1-by-sonja-schaub-and-kensaku-oshiro-for-kymo/) & [architonic](http://www.architonic.com/pmpro/experimental-kymo/3002086/2/2/1) The Sports 1 by [Kymo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revvind-collection) is flooring fit for the most hardcore sneaker head. Kyma, a German flooring manufacturer, created this carpet made of the elastic polyester-mesh material that you usually find on sneakers. The material is wrapped around a polyurethane-cellular core, making the Sports 1 by Kymo an airy rug that is comfortable to lay on. Sonja Schaub and Kensaku Oshiro designed The Sports 1 for Kymo. The polyester-mesh material has a hexagonally perforated pattern which makes for a durable and sturdy product. A trip to the gym may no longer be necessary with this sneaker-inspired carpet that can be both [futuristic flooring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-sports-flooring) and glorified modern gym mat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sneaker-inspired Flooring:** The Sports 1 by Kymo offers a disruptive innovation opportunity by combining the comfort of a sneaker with the functionality of a carpet or gym mat. - **Elastic Polyester-mesh Material:** The use of elastic polyester-mesh material in flooring presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the textile industry, allowing for more durable and sturdy products. - **Hexagonally Perforated Patterns:** The incorporation of hexagonally perforated patterns in carpet design presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the flooring industry, providing a unique aesthetic and increased durability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Flooring Manufacturing:** The Sports 1 by Kymo showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for the flooring manufacturing industry by introducing new materials and designs inspired by sneakers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The use of elastic polyester-mesh material in flooring opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the textile manufacturing industry, allowing for the creation of more versatile and durable products. - **Gym and Fitness Equipment:** The Sports 1 by Kymo presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the gym and fitness equipment industry, as it combines the functionality of a flooring with the comfort and style of sneakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Utlity Artful Floorwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revvind-collection.md) - [Tire-Inspired Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-kype-pro.md) - [Sneaker-Shaped Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakerpool.md) - [Optical Illusion Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-carpet.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Artful Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline-carpet.md) - [Dynamic Flatwoven Carpet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection.md) - [Custom Print Flooring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flotex.md) - [Pop Culture-Themed Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-world.md) - [Sponge-Like Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-zponge.md)