# Tensioned Spandex Seating The Suzak Chair by QSTO is Comfortable, Versatile and Stylish By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzak-chair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/01/08/modern-easy-lounge-chair/) & [qsto.co](http://qsto.com.co/) The Suzak Chair may look like a typical [lounge chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrinx-lounge-chair) at first, but upon closer inspection the details are completely original. From the use of industrial spandex to the use of tension to keep the seat curving backwards for a comfortable perch, the Suzak Chair is a smartly designed piece of furniture that prides itself as much on form as it does on function. Designed by QSTO, a design studio based in Medellín, Colombia, the Suzak Chair is versatile, [easy to transport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair) and easy to wash. Perfect for more indoors and outdoors, it can be customized to suit anyone's decor needs. Its versatility also extends to the positions it accommodates, which include sitting upright to draping sideways. The Suzak Chair is currently vying for funds on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zlounger) in the hopes of reaching a $25,000 goal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tensioned Spandex Furniture:** Innovative use of industrial spandex and tension could disrupt the furniture industry by offering customizable, versatile, and comfortable seating options. - **Smart Design Lounge Chairs:** Tensioned spandex seating can revolutionize the design of modern lounge chairs, creating a new class of comfortable and versatile furniture. - **Transportable Outdoor Seating:** The use of tensioned spandex in outdoor seating can lead to a new trend of portable and easy-to-clean furniture that can be used in any outdoor setting. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Industry:** The furniture industry can benefit from the innovation of tensioned spandex seating, which offers new design opportunities for comfortable and versatile furniture pieces. - **Outdoor Industry:** Outdoor furniture manufacturers can innovate by incorporating tensioned spandex into their designs, creating portable and easy-to-clean seating options for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Design Industry:** The use of tensioned spandex in furniture design can inspire a new wave of creativity and innovation in the design industry, leading to the creation of new and exciting products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bungee Cord Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcord-chair.md) - [Versatile Dynamic Armchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-armchair.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Sustainable Dynamic Structured Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-chair.md) - [Structural Beanbag Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brace-lounge.md) - [Fabric-Wrapped Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhe-rocking-chair.md) - [Curved Comfort Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysa.md) - [Ergonomic Inflatable Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-lounger.md) - [Sleek Portable Air Recliners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zlounger.md)