What happens to our clothes when they are worn out? At Houdini we have recycled garments for years, but with the Houdini Menu project we decided to eat them. Watch a spectacular experiment in circular design.
We put our 100% natural wool line to the ultimate test and cooked a fine dining menu using vegetables grown from the soil of our decomposed base layers. Follow the journey from the Houdini design studio, through Gunnar Eriksson’s compost to the table of chef Sebastian Thureson.
By growing vegetables from worn out base layers, we want to showcase how beautiful it is to close the loop.
Eva Karlsson, Houdini CEO
Our vision has been the same from the start, to create clothes and services that maximize people’s outdoor experiences without having a negative environmental impact on our planet. By growing vegetables from worn out base layers, we want to showcase how beautiful it can be when we manage to close the loop. Food for both thought and taste buds, you could say.
While conventional merino is often mixed with synthetics and other chemicals that do not belong in nature, we envisioned a circular system with merino garments pure enough to be composted. The project ran for four years before the first garments were launched. Since then the range has grown significantly and improved further. See below for a selection from our current wool collection.
Merino Wool
Available Sizes College Gray:
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Lightweight mid-layer in 100% super fine merino wool. Excellent warmth and breathability. Natural performance at its best.
$ 260.00
Merino Wool
Available Sizes Blue Illusion:
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Timeless and versatile shirt in merino wool and Tencel. The light wool fabric is suitable for outdoor activities in all climates and weather.
$ 150.00
Merino Wool
Available Sizes Bucket Blue:
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The perfect versatile t-shirt in soft, comfortable and quick drying merino wool and Tencel. Great for climbing, hiking or as an everyday tee.
$ 75.00