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Cradle
Moroso
2016
Technological textiles

LAYER DESIGN

-CRADLE COLLECTION LAUNCHES

Benjamin Hubert of experience design agency Layer in close collaboration with Moroso has designed a new living collection. Cradle is a new family of products launching at Salone del Mobile in April 2016.
 
The new family comprises a high-back chair, a low-back chair and a room divider, each of which are inspired by the studio’s research into the construction of mesh materials and how traditional product typologies can be re-imagined to enhance performance. 
 
The Cradle collection utilises a new three-dimensional stretch textile developed by Layer with Austrian textile factory. The knitted textile has high strength but low density, meaning it can offer the necessary support using a fraction of the material of a traditional mesh. The mesh is comprised of Trevira CS for support and polypropylene for elasticity.
 
At layer we examine how the form, format and materiality of traditional product typologies can be re-imagined to enhance their everyday performance.
 
The Cradle collection is a unique blend of two typologies of seating – a net structured hammock and a conventional upholstered lounge chair. The range utilizes a new high performance three-dimensional stretch textile developed by Layer in close collaboration with an Austrian textile factory. The knitted textile has high strength but low density, delivering the necessary ergonomic support for the body using a fraction of the material of a traditional mesh.

Posted 4 June 2016

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Cradle collection
Layer x Moroso
Benjamin Hubert of experience design agency Layer in close collaboration with Moroso has designed a new 3 piece living collection. Cradle is a new family of products launching at Salone del Mobile in April 2016 and Clerkenwell Design week 2016.
 
The new family comprises a high-back chair, a low-back chair and a room divider, each of which are inspired by the studio’s research into the construction of mesh materials and how traditional product typologies can be re-imagined to enhance performance.
 
Footwear features
Cradle draws inspiration from materials technology now common in footwear manufacture. The knitted backrest conforms and supports the sitters body shape delivering a comfortable experience through flexibility and tension. The 3d knitted technology and approach utilised in Cradle’s backrest reduces the amount of material whilst increasing comfort can be paralleled to Flyknit technology found in the upper of Nike footwear. The soft and cushioning foam seat of Cradle, absorbs the impact of sitting and supports the weight of the user, relates to the approach of footwear soles that utilise cushioning foam to absorb the impact of running. Cradle also offers the ability for architects and interior designers to specify the yarn colour in both the vertical and horizontal direction in the knitted backrest and the textxile of the upholstered seat in a Nike ID fashion.
 
Technological textile
The Cradle collection utilises a new three-dimensional stretch textile developed by Layer with Austrian textile factory. The knitted textile has high strength but low density, meaning it can offer the necessary support using a fraction of the material of a traditional mesh. The mesh is comprised of Trevira CS for support and polypropylene for elasticity.
 
In our words
“We have a passion for developing new materials to solve problems at Layer and, in combination with Moroso’s love of textile, we have arrived at a new type of mesh construction that offers better comfort through less materials delivering a rich new aesthetic.”
Benjamin Hubert, Director, Layer
 
In detail
New collection by Layer for Moroso.
Low-back lounge seat, high-back lounge seat, and room divider.
Technical mesh development by Layer.
3D knitted textile comprising Trevira CS and polypropylene.
 
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LAYER
Studio 4A
Thane works
UK-London N7 7NU
enquiries@layerdesign.com
+44 (0) 20 7609 9637
layerdesign.com
 

Cradle
Moroso
2016
Technological textiles

Cradle
Moroso
2016
Technological textiles

Cradle
Moroso
2016
Technological textiles

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