Halo by Michael Sodeau for Hypetex

Editor - August 5, 2014

Working in collaboration with London-based furniture designer Michael Sodeau, Carbon fiber brand Hypetex is set to launch a new lounge chair next month.

Entitled Halo, the lightweight lounge chair is the first piece of furniture to be produced entirely from carbon fiber composite, Hypetex.

Produced by applying high pressure and heat, Hypetexâ„¢ is a lightweight and resilient material that’s used in the automotive and cycling industries. The material has been developed by engineers from Formula One, Hypetex is available in a wide range of colors and can be molded into complex shapes and forms.

Sitting on three legs, the graphic Halo chair features tapered supports that connect the huge circular back to the rear legs while a thin, wing-shaped seat gives the design a visual lightness. Michael Sodeau explains: "Hypetex has opened doors in terms of new design possibilities. Its strength, lightness and vibrant colour options make it an exciting new material for the design industry."

The design will be displayed at London-based design show, designjunction in September.

Visit the Hypetex stand, 1st floor at designjunction, Old Sorting Office, New Oxford Street, London www.thedesignjunction.co.uk Or for more information visit www.hypetex.com

About the manufacturer: Hypetex is the world's first coloured carbon fiber brand. It has been developed by engineers from Formula One, with over 20 years' experience of working with carbon fibre. It is available in a wide range of colours and can be used in various industries. GPF One is an official F1 licensee for merchandising and owns the Hypetex patent rights.