# Clothing Constructed Seating This T-Shirt Furniture Collection Encourages Sustainable Practices By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tshirt-furniture References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/design/t-shirt-furniture-by-green-furniture-sweden/) & [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net) The T-shirt Furniture collection by [Green Furniture Sweden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-green-sandwich-house) studio embraces sustainable design practices. Constructed out of a range of [recycled rags and clothing items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewear-chair), these patterned seating designs are created for use in indoor public spaces. The collection features wireframe chair, footstool and bench designs that boast a fabric-covered metal shell. The unique furnishings are covered with colored textile swatches that appear intricately woven through their gridded structural framing. The T-shirt Furniture collection by Green Furniture Sweden is an artfully crafted, eco-friendly and practical choice for public interiors. The user-friendly line of seating designs allow users to easily replace damaged or lost fabric swatches with other [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs) that add to the furnishings' distinctive look and character. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Seating:** There's an opportunity to explore sustainable materials to create unique seating designs for indoor public spaces. - **Recycled Fabric Furnishings:** Reusing discarded clothing to create patterned and intricate indoor seating is an innovative, eco-friendly approach. - **Customizable Furniture Design:** Exploring customizable furniture designs with replaceable fabric options opens up a new avenue for sustainable furniture solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Creating eco-friendly furniture design collections for public spaces can revolutionize the way we think about interior design. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Using recycled materials to create aesthetically pleasing metal-framed seating can encourage sustainable manufacturing practices. - **Upcycling:** Transforming discarded clothing into functional and stylish furnishings can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the upcycling industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Textile-Topped Table Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumble-tables.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Chic Recycled Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vale-furniture-collection.md) - [Upcycled Denim Waste Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluff-stack-furniture.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [3D-Printed Recycled Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loom-furniture-collection.md) - [Stackable Flat-Pack Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1.md)