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Seawool: Innovative Sustainable Cape Made from Recycled Oyster Shells and PET Bottles

ChungSheng Chen's Seawool cape is a revolutionary creation that addresses the environmental impact of oyster shell waste in Taiwan. By utilizing specially treated oyster shells, the Seawool yarn offers far-infrared negative ions, antibacterial, deodorizing, and anti-ultraviolet ray properties. Weighing only 300 grams, the cape provides a woolen touch, is washable, and offers performance benefits such as thermal regulation, odor resistance, moisture management, and quick dry, making it an eco-friendly and functional fashion choice.

The production process involves washing, drying, and calcining oyster shells at 100°C for 5 hours, then grinding them to a thickness below 1 μm to create oyster shell powder. This powder is then combined with recycled PET and spun into yarn, resulting in a fabric with a wool-like feel.

Seawool comes in 5 colors and measures 180cm in length and 70cm in width, offering versatility for various outfit combinations and settings, from office wear to beach outings.

Seawool is the result of collaboration between ChungSheng Chen, Eddie Wang, Enyang Chen, Tingyuan Lin, Tainan University of Technology Product Design Dept, Acdesign Associates International Co.,Ltd, Creative Tech Textile Co., Ltd, and Hans Global LLC. The project commenced in April 2022 and was published in January 2023 in Tainan, Taiwan.

ChungSheng Chen's innovative approach to addressing environmental challenges through design has earned him the Bronze A' Design Award in the Sustainable Products, Projects, and Green Design category in 2023. His commitment to sustainability and creativity has led to the development of Seawool, a truly unique and eco-friendly fashion statement.

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