What are the environmental benefits of your solution?

Developed in Switzerland and woven in Europe, BENU TALENT is made of 70% recycled material (polyester recycled from PET bottles). It fulfils all the important properties of velour for upholstery and curtains. It is suitable for outdoor use, resistant to chlorinated water and saltwater and has good acoustic properties.

What are your customers? 

Architects, interior designers, interior decorators. The end-user can be a hotel, office, yacht or private residence.

What are the environmental benefits of your solution?

More recycling for a better environment.

A world first – and sustainable to boot: outdoor-ready velour made from recycled PET bottles and old textiles. ©Christian Fischbacher

How do you succeed in the market?? 

We have been in the market for over 200 years. We have always invested heavily in the development of new textiles.

Nominated Solution: Benu Talent

Company: Christian Fischbacher Co. AG

Further information: www.fischbacher.com

Creative director Camilla Fischbacher next to a curtain made of BENU Talent (© Christian Fischbacher)