On April 17, 2023, Mohou.com learned that Atelier des Refusés, a company known for its unique and high-quality decorative pillows, has partnered with Stratasys, market leader in 3D printing, to launch a new series entitled “Biodiversity” pillow products. will be exhibited at Milan Design Week. Inspired by the world of mushrooms, this collection celebrates the beauty of biodiversity and the important role these organisms play in natural regeneration processes and terrestrial ecosystems.
The two men share a common commitment to sustainable development. Named after the historic Salon des Refusés in Paris, the mission of Atelier des Refusés is to give new value to waste by using high-quality fabrics to create unique decorative cushions.
△3D printed decorative cushions created by Atelier des Refusés and Stratasys
L’Atelier des Refusés says: “For us at AdR, the notion of uniqueness is a key word, as we move away from mass production and quantity and turn towards craftsmanship and limited production. “Uniqueness is also something that we want to promote beyond production, a value.” as a standard of beauty (the value of a person’s unique identity) and as a cornerstone of biodiversity (the combination of many unique characteristics).
The partnership with Stratasys allows Atelier des Refusés to add even more particularity to its cushions while maintaining its fundamental values of exclusivity and zero waste. The 3D printing technology provided by Stratasys ensures durable, unique and high-quality products without production waste.
L’Atelier des Refusés declares: “When we met Stratasys, the world leader in 3D printing, it was love at first sight: it is an avant-garde company that allows us to add an additional feature to our cushions, which goes hand in hand with some of our priorities, values such as uniqueness and zero waste harmonize.
The velvet fabric for the Biodiversity 3D printed pillow collection is provided by C&C Milano and Christian Fischbacher. L’Atelier des Refusés works with large textile companies to explore ways to promote a circular economy by trying to reuse fabric waste or fabrics that are too shredded for commercial use.
The Biodiversity collection will be exhibited in the new flagship store of the Swiss watch manufacturer and partner of Milan Design Week Breitling from April 18 to 22, 2023. These printing cushions can be purchased on the Atelier des Refusés website.
Stratasys Fabric 3D Printing Technology
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) is a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions. In May 2022, the company launched a 3D printer designed for fabric 3D printing: StratasysJ850 TechStyle can realize the direct manufacturing mode of textiles.
The J850 TechStyle is Stratasys’ latest PolyJet printer designed to meet the unique needs of design and fashion manufacturers, including 3D printing of high-end textiles and apparel, bags, accessories and footwear. The 3D printer is available in a variety of materials, including Agilus30™ CMY color material for flexible full-color printing and Vero™ ContactFlex, a transparent coating that can be used to create a silky-soft feel. Stratasys VeroVivid™ resins allow fashion companies and designers to print more than 600,000 unique colors on textiles of varying hardness to simulate different textures and finishes.
Source: 3D Printing Network
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