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If you haven't seen the video demonstrating Molo's flexible paper seating, it's worth checking out for the charming mother and daughter sitters alone. And if you haven't already heard about the product, Paper Softseating is made entirely from kraft paper and acts like a slinky. Flexible honeycomb structures enable the stools, benches and loungers to change shape so they can be used creatively and interchangeably. The paper is said to become softer with more use but is durable enough for an adult to stand and jump on without causing structural damage. Not intended to be disposable or thought of for short-term use, they are compressible like a folding fan for storage and are flame-retardant treated. They are 100% recyclable and available in natural, brown and black from Molo.
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