In 2013, Gubi made design history with the launch of the Beetle Chair by GamFratesi. Then five years later, it happened again with the Bat. Both inspired by nature, the designs swiftly became some of the most beloved chairs in the Gubi Collection, cherished for their flexibility, elegance, and chameleonic ability to suit any setting. Now, the story of these pioneering designs enters a new chapter, with the launch of the Beetle and Bat in recycled plastic.
In a major step towards more responsible production, Gubi has redeveloped GamFratesi's beloved designs using a minimum of 51% recycled plastic. Utilizing advanced technology and customised material blends, Gubi has been able to make production significantly more responsible, while retaining the same quality and performance as virgin plastic. Every variant of both Beetle and Bat will now be available in the new material – a leap forward in Gubi's journey towards phasing out virgin plastic.
With the new material comes a new range of colour options. Created by introducing pigments to the plastic at the moulding phase, the three new shades – Fern Green, Lunar Gray, and Mocha Brown – ensure there is still a Beetle and Bat for every interior setting – with three options for outdoor use in the existing colourways of Black, New Beige, and Alabaster White. Because the composition of recycled plastic is inherently different from the virgin equivalent, specks of pigment can appear in the shell and minor variations in colour reflect the diversity of materials incorporated – in effect, every chair's aesthetic is unique.
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