Pendant lamp Jute

porcelainplasterminimalist design

The Jute Light is made of 50% jute fibres and 50% porcelain plaster. The combination of jute with plaster ensures that both materials strengthen each other. This is because the jute fibre acts as reinforcement in the plaster and at the same time creates a special and unique pattern. The strength and beauty of the material is emphasized in the minimalist design of the pendant lamp. The jute fibres used, in the form of a kind of fluff, come from Forbo's flooring factory. This natural fibre is the only waste material that comes from the production of Forbo's linoleum. By working with this waste material, the linoleum becomes a zero-waste product. Plaster, like glass, is endlessly recyclable and can be widely used after processing. Before the two materials are mixed, the fibres preferably receive a natural colour bath, such as indigo, turmeric, or red ochre. Currently, the Jute Lights are available in 3 varieties: plain jute, green and indigo blue. They have an E14 fitting and are delivered including a LED bulb. The diameter of the shades is 14 centimeters. The Jute Light has been part of the Vij5 collection since 2021. We are always fascinated by interesting new materials, especially if they have a sustainable character in addition to an aesthetic appearance. Circular design appeals to us and Laura's experiments caught our eye, partly because she had already made a step towards a possible application for the material she had developed. Together with Laura we took a closer look at the Jute Light by optimizing the production process. This made small production runs realistic and we managed to complete the cycle of the material.