PRUNE Rug
•by Carlotta Fortuna
Editor: AMINI
Year: 2020
Materials: PET
Dimensions: 300 x 250cm
With a rustic appearance similar to the traditional Valtellina "pezzotti" rugs, Prune also reinterprets their ecological spirit. Rags, scraps, and old clothes are replaced by yarn made from recycled PET in this rug, which is an expression of fine craftsmanship and a complement to welcoming and comfortable spaces.
Obtained from post-consumer recycling of PET bottles through an innovative depolymerization process, this ecological yarn guarantees consistent qualities of flexibility, resistance to wear and UV rays, along with extraordinary softness. Being totally recycled and therefore recyclable itself, this yarn represents an important milestone in terms of sustainability and technical quality. Compared to virgin polyester production, the recycling process that produces this ecological yarn ensures 50% energy savings.