Ucon Acrobatics – Circular Economy
Winner
Excellent Product Design
Lifestyle and Fashion
Details
Ucon Acrobatics returns textile waste back into the cycle - with bags and backpacks against the throwaway society, Ucon Acrobatics is revolutionizing the textile industry. To tackle the industry's massive waste problem, Ucon Acrobatics now produces bags and backpacks made from up to 95% recycled textile waste from all the textiles they contain. This innovative concept aims to make the textile industry circular, which is currently causing huge environmental damage. By converting textile waste into high-quality PET granulate, the company can save 35% of CO₂ emissions compared to conventional materials.
The Jury‘s Statement
The bags and backpacks from the »UA - Circular Economy« series effectively demonstrate how textile recycling can be made visible in a modern lifestyle product. The conscious use of recycled materials not only reduces waste but also highlights versatility and sustainability in everyday use.
