From Waste to Wonder: Make your Own Keychains

 VivÈrdie is a Dutch-based design company founded in 2023, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for textile waste. 
Rooted entirely in the Netherlands, they not only design and produce locally but also source all our materials domestically. Circularity is central to their practice.

At the core of their innovation is Vifour, a unique material made from 95% textile waste, consisting of both synthetic and natural fibers, typically considered difficult to recycle. They bind these fibers using their own 100% natural and vegan binder, developed in-house. The standout feature of Vifour is its regenerative capability: the binding process can be endlessly restarted, allowing the material to be recycled up to 150 times without any loss of quality.

They use Vifour to create a range of design objects, with a focus on acoustic functionality. Drawing from backgrounds in both material science and design, their team bridges technical innovation and aesthetics. They preserve the original colors of the recycled textiles, giving their products vibrant, long-lasting hues without the need for additional dyes.

Vivian Erdtsieck is a material researcher and the founder of VivErdie Industries. With a background in both design and science, she works to connect the two sectors and strives towards a more sustainable and inclusive industry.