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Plastics Tech Fabric
Plastics Tech Fabric three-seater by Piero Lissoni for Kartell, a modular sofa in recyclable fabric.
Official product information
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Overview
The Plastics Tech Fabric Three-Seater is a modular sofa by Piero Lissoni, built from large soft polyurethane cushions in fabric upholstery. Kartell's page lists it as product id 06132PB, colour White.
Construction
The data sheet gives the material as soft polyurethane with fabric upholstery that is recyclable, ecological and non-toxic. The sheet draws four modules, 6091, 6093, 6095 and 6097, and marks the fabric as soil resistant and easy to clean.
Specifications
- Fabric colours: six, from White to Brick red
- Module weights: 19.0 to 23.0 kg on the data sheet
- Tests: EN 1022:1998 compliant; EN 1728:2000 at the maximum level, 5
Story
A sofa with severe lines
On Kartell's page the sofa is described as modular, with severe lines. Its big cushions are soft polyurethane under a fabric cover. An armchair and a pouf are named as further members, either of which can stand alone or join an arrangement.
Tech fabric on a modular system
The data sheet titled Plastics Tech Fabric draws four modules and lists six fabric colours with two-letter codes. The page's product id ends in PB, the sheet's code for White.
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Collection
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