Making Jackets and Hats from Aircraft Carpets... Air Busan Launches Upcycling Products with Designer Yoon Seok-woon

Air Busan flight attendants are posing for a commemorative photo wearing upcycled jackets.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Dooyul] Air Busan is collaborating with fashion designer ‘Yoon Seok-woon’ to repurpose aircraft carpet fabric scheduled for disposal into clothing.

On the 18th, Air Busan announced that it will release jackets and hats made using aircraft carpet fabric scheduled for disposal, in collaboration with Yoon Seok-woon.

Both products are made from special flame-retardant materials that are resistant to stains and discoloration, and the jacket features a pocket embroidered with a design reminiscent of an airplane window as a detailed accent.

Additionally, the hat has a stylish design with white stitching on blue-collar fabric, and its brim is generously sized, allowing comfortable wear anytime and anywhere.

This upcycling product was first unveiled at the ‘2023 S/S Seoul Fashion Week’ and the ‘Paris Trano? Show’ held last October, and full-scale production and sales will be conducted through crowdfunding.

The crowdfunding will take place on the crowdfunding platform ‘Wadiz’ for two weeks starting December 2, and product manufacturing and delivery are scheduled for the end of January.

Air Busan explained that from the 18th, detailed images of the jackets and hats to be sold via crowdfunding on December 2 can be previewed on the ‘Wadiz’ homepage, and notifications for the sales opening can also be requested.

In January, Air Busan produced ‘keyrings’ shaped like whale fins using flight attendant carry-on bags and wetsuits.

In June, to mark Environment Month, they released slippers and travel pouches made from aircraft seat covers and paragliders, continuously strengthening their ESG activities.

An Air Busan official said, “We recommend purchasing the jackets and hats, which combine design and practicality, through crowdfunding,” adding, “We will continue to actively develop and launch products that create social value and promote responsible consumption.”

Image of jacket and hat made from carpet fabric of decommissioned aircraft.

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