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“We want to be known as a fashion forward interior design
company that does boutique product making,” Shin says. “We want to explore how
we understand sustainability and what we do interior design society.”
Shin recently launched a bedding collection that is
sustainably made. The process is arduous and includes Shin and her team traveling
to South Korea to source yarn and then bio washing to produce bedding made with
eco-friendly natural material. The fabric used to make her bedding is high
density organic cotton that is made in mills. Then it is bio washed – a process
using enzymes to remove loose fibers and piling resulting in an ultra-soft finish
that enhances color. Bio washing is
considered an eco-friendly alternative to chemical treatments and is often used
for denim and high-quality cotton materials.
“We want to talk about longevity and adaptability in
sustainability,” Shin says.
Shin regularly speaks at Preview in SEOUL, an Asian platform
for textile innovation and sustainability. It was there she began studying sustainability
within textiles and came up with the idea to launch an interior design company.
She began collaborating with a designer who embraces Shin’s brand of
storytelling. As a result, her designs were featured in Vogue Korea.
The exhibition at Design ADAC features four pieces made from
Hyosung TNC (regen), a sustainable fiber material made from discarded PET (polyethylene
terephthalate) bottles. Shin describes the material as “super
soft.” Shin says she’s not focusing on
product launching, but how sustainable products are delivered to her clients. South Korea relies heavily on mills as a major
hub for textile innovation and to manufacture fabric for the European market
Shin says. Shin says there will be a lot of Q&A during the presentation and
Shin encourages attendees to get curious about the process.
To register for the event go to adacatlanta.com