15-20 filtration uses) and is non-recyclable
polypropylene. It is used by the breweries
to filter out barley, other brewing grains and
hops to purify and clarify the beer. The filter
cloth retains a particular patina or “beer
brindle” specific to the beer style brewed
using the cloth, i.e. amber, stout, pilsner, et
cetera. Silbert and Siedlecki confess that,
“working with post-industrial salvage fabric is
not easy.” After months of research, development, and frustration the RWR duo created
a specialized version of the french stitch to
prevent fraying that compliment the strength
and durability of the cloth.
Other resourced disposable materials include
climbing ropes, house paint, and rubber
membrane. Climbing gyms use the ropes for
approximately six months before the ropes
lose elasticity, the core and sheath begin
to deteriorate and thus, are retired (this is
continuous use, climbers: use your discretion
for your own ropes). This is where Rewilder
intervenes. The ropes are collected to be
reconditioned to continue their life as handles
and leashes. The ropes are molted, washed,
dyed responsibly, and sewn for durability.
Excess interior and exterior house paint is
salvaged from construction sites and utilized
for rich-colored graphic elements. Rubber
membranes are acquired from industrial and
construction sites and are transformed into
gaskets and infill panels.
Zippers are made in Los Angeles, electing
local rather than overseas options. Thread
is spun by a socially conscious factory in
Germany. Grommets provide durability and
longevity for the fabric and are manufactured
here in the States.
Conception to production, every aspect
(collaboration, sewing, painting, screen printing) of Rewilder goods is procured in their
Hollywood studio. Every piece is unique to
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