Mangas outdoor

Mangas Outdoor is a modular armchair made entirely of recycled PET. MANUFACTURING TECNIQUE: Outdoor kilim FIBRE COMPOSITION: 100% recycled PET COLOURS: Blue, white, brown, multicolour and multinatural Mangas Original, conceived by Patricia Urquiola over 10 years ago, marked a step-change in rug design: through never before-seen textures and organic shapes that broke with convention. That success, and the fruitful collaboration with Urquiola, would naturally lead to the creation of Mangas Space, a more modular and abstract concept that still preserves the same warmth as the original. Both collections took on three dimensions, including poufs and pieces for creating a fully furnished space. A ground-breaking concept that was also the first of its kind. Now, the iconic “Mangas”, which draws inspiration from the aesthetics of hand-knitted wool jumpers, has evolved through the incorporation of new materials for exploring new outdoor options. The result is the new Mangas Outdoor collection of rugs, poufs and adaptable pieces. The warmth of pure wool was the star of the original collections through different textures, stitches, volumes and thicknesses, and the Mangas concept keeps the warm touch in this new outdoor version through braided fibres made from 100% recycled PET that was recovered and processed in India, where the collection is handmade. Urquiola and GAN’s team of artisans in India is once again showcasing the immense potential that the traditional hand loom method has in contemporary design in Mangas Outdoor. Mangas Outdoor features different models of rectangular rugs: three are dual coloured in a mainly blue, earthy brown and beige colour palette offset by mottled grey, while two others showcase a blend of the different colours of the collection with nine stripes in various thicknesses and weaves and raw, earthy tones. “We used warm and earthy colors such as terracotta, stone gray, white and other hues that echo the natural landscape. They also incorporated pops of color like periwinkle to add visual interest. Crafted without backing or glues, Mangas Outdoor rugs have an excellent feel, much like traditional wool rugs. Mangas Outdoor also grows in volume thanks to five poufs and three modular pieces that can work on their own or be mixed and matched to create dynamic and personalised spaces. Like Mangas Space already managed to achieve in interior spaces, Mangas Outdoor blurs the distinction between textile accessories and furniture. Thanks to its generous size and backrest, it can be transformed into compositions such as a lounger, sectional or even a daybed. Both the square poufs and the seating modules are made entirely of 100% PET sourced from recycled plastic bottles and filled with different densities of quick-drying foam rubber. Easy to maintain, able to withstand humidity and UV rays and featuring removable covers, these pieces are perfect for outdoor use.