Host: Japanese Society for the Science of Design
In recent years, the "Plastic-free life" movement is increasingly getting attention due to the negative impact of plastic mass production and disposal on the natural environment and human health. In this study, we argue that the amount of plastic material can be reduced by replacing furniture plastic materials with natural materials. Firstly, we investigated the properties of natural sheet-formed materials such as softwood and bamboo. As a result, it was found that there are some natural materials that have excellent air permeability and tensile strength, as well as good texture. Finally, we found out possibilities for application of these properties to furniture design.
