The last circular sofa of your life? Discover sustainable furniture by Kairos at SIF

Did you know that in the Netherlands, nearly 90 million kilos of sofas and armchairs are thrown away every year? Three-quarters of that ends up directly in the incinerator. At Social Impact Factory, we believe things should be different. Meet our partner Kairos Furniture and their innovative circular sofa.

Radically sustainable and circular seating

During Circular Economy Week, we take a critical look at the products around us. Kairos circular sofas are not just furniture; they are a statement against throwaway culture. While an average sofa is replaced after 8 years, a piece of Kairos furniture is designed to last a lifetime.

Why choose a modular and circular sofa?

Most sofas are assembled with glue and staples. This makes repairing, replacing parts, and even recycling practically impossible.

Kairos takes a different approach: they use zippers and Velcro. Although this is more expensive to produce, it ensures that you can easily detach all covers and throw them in the washing machine.

• Damaged upholstery? Order a new set of covers instead of a completely new sofa.
• Cushions lost their bounce? Simply refill them with extra wool.

A long lifespan starts with high-quality, circular materials. The back cushions of every circular sofa at Kairos are filled with 100% Dutch sheep’s wool. Because this wool isn’t soft enough for clothing, it’s often seen as a residual product. As a filling, however, it is a sustainable, natural, and fully recyclable alternative to standard polyester fillings.

Experience Kairos at SIF

You can find Kairos furniture at both SIF Aan de Gracht and the Kauwgomballenfabriek. Here we show that a circular interior is not only sustainable but also incredibly stylish and comfortable.

Time for a sit-test? Drop by one of our locations in Utrecht or Amsterdam, take a seat, and experience what the future of sustainable living and working feels like.

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