Material ConneXion at the Salone del Mobile 2009New York-based global materials consultancy Material ConneXion will collaborate with Material ConneXion Milano to present "Sustain + Innovate," a dynamic showcase of the latest sustainable and innovative materials at this year's Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, from April 22-27, 2009, between Halls 14 and 18.
Featuring more than 100 of today's most cutting-edge materials and a selection of products made possible by these advancements, "Sustain + Innovate" will provide invaluable insight into the material directions that are driving innovation and empowering design.
The exhibition will focus on twelve key areas where recent material developments have made a significant impact: eco-effectiveness, fiber reinforcement, security, sound absorption, foam alternatives, advances in molding, translucency, functional and decorative surfaces, advances in leathers, heat and the biopolymer revolution.
A highlight of the exhibition will be a display of groundbreaking products that demonstrate an exceptional use of advanced materials and a clear commitment to the environment.
Among these are adidas' Lone Star Shoe, designed exclusively for Olympic athlete Jeremy Wariner, which contains multiple pioneering technologies including a customized high-strength textile sourced from Material ConneXion's Materials Library and Klattermusen's rECOver backpack, the world's first 100% recycled nylon bag of its kind.
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