A Japanese-inspired furniture partnership
Ultrafabrics and furniture brand .annud partner for sushi-inspired ‘Nigiri’ collection
October 28, 2024
Tokyo, Japan - Japanese brand Ultrafabrics, the world’s leading animal-free performance fabric manufacturer, is pleased to partner with furniture brand .annud to launch the whimsical new sushi-inspired stool collection called ‘Nigiri’, designed by Dibloo Estudio.
“It’s this connection between our Japanese identity and these beautifully crafted stools in the form of nigiri sushi, the traditional rice ball with a delicate layer of fish placed on top. Each piece is perfectly proportioned and skilfully upholstered, an ideal partnership between form and material that captures the essence of Japanese craft. We are delighted .annud and Dibloo wanted to use our colourful Japanese crafted Ultraleather for these poetic little chairs,” says Nicole Meier, Director of Branding at Ultrafabrics.
Ultrafabrics is the go-to global performance fabric partner for both small and large
international furniture brands, including MillerKnoll, Steelcase, Haworth and Andreu World because of its premium quality and deep sustainability commitments. The Nigiri
collection, which uses fabric from Ultrafabrics’ Ultraleather line – in Sassy, a
sunny yellow – debuted at the Habitat Furniture and Lighting Fair in Valencia this month.
Pilar Tárraga, Design Manager at .annud, says: “These Dibloo Estudio poufs are such a
visionary, creative design so we included it in our newest collections. Ultrafabrics, with its durable, vibrant colours, was the obvious textile for the product. The seat, made of oak plywood, adds a warm yet playful touch as it can be lacquered in fun colours. The black elastic band, which can be used as a handle to carry the pouf, completes the aesthetics of the authentic Nigiri.” .annud is committed to young emerging talents, such as Dibloo Estudio, a couple of young designers focused on designing pieces full of optimism and creativity.
Meier goes on to say, “As we anticipate the opening of our state-of the-art mill in Japan in 2025 which will achieve a global, gold standard in sustainability and quality, its beautiful design moments like this one, created by Dibloo and .annud that make our brand journey worthwhile.”
The Nigiri stool is available for custom order starting at €350 ($380 USD) from the .annud website. Photography can be found here.
ABOUT .ANNUD
Valencia-based .annud was founded in 2019 by Joan Andrés Zorío and his family, .annud sees design as a transformative tool that improves the way we live. The company
understands sustainability as a balance between the present and the future; a current
growth that does not compromise the capacity of future generations and that fosters local job opportunities. .annud believes in an industrial process that has a minimal impact on nature and promotes social well-being.
A commitment that it carries out in three action lines:
- To design and produce quality products that last over time, by using highly durable
materials. - Promoting local production. All our products are manufactured within 25 km of our
facilities, which reduces the displacement of raw materials and minimises our carbon footprint. This policy also helps our community by promoting quality jobs while enriching the local productive fabric. - Use sustainable materials. We use wood from responsibly managed forests in Europe, a well as we are increasing the consumption of raw materials produced in Zero Waste certified facilities. We offer a wide range of fabrics with EU Ecolabel certifications and made under the OEKO-TEX standard, as well as a wide range of 100% recycled fabrics. www.anuud.es
ABOUT ULTRAFABRICS
All of the Ultrafabrics collections are crafted in its Japanese mill using the proprietary
production process, Takumi™ Technology. Ultrafabrics is passionate about creating
unrivalled sensorial experiences and its investment in innovation, research and development has resulted in a range of polyurethanes suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. With an extensive client list of luxury brands spanning many industries, from residential and contract furniture, to upholstery for cars, yachts, airlines and private jets. www.ultrafabricsinc.com
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