Developed for the Giro collection by Vincent Van Duysen, Soga combines the warmth of natural fibres with the durability of a sustainable material designed to withstand outdoor conditions.
Based on a natural material to a very sustainable material that can face all kind of weather. Designed by Vincent Van Duysen exclusivelly for the Giro collection, where Soga is used in order to create the shape of the product itself.
Brush the textile regularly and clean with water and a pH-neutral soap. Avoid acidic solutions and organic solvents. For deeper cleaning, use Kettal’s universal cleaner with a sponge or soft brush, rinse thoroughly with water, and dry with a clean cloth.
Composition
100% Polypropylene
Width(mm)
370
Grammage (g/ml)
37,3 / 14,6 / 39,1
Resistance to superficial wetting
100 ISO 24900
Colour fastness
7-8 blue scale (8)
Title thread
600 dn
Abrasion resistance (Martindale)
50,000 cycles
Abrasion resistance (Wyzenbeek)
15,000 cycles
Fire retardant
BS 5852 Crib 5 • IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 8 • NF D 60 013 • NFPA 701 • SN 198 898 5.2 • UNI 9177 Classe 1 • US Cal. Bull. 117-2013 • NF P 92 507 M1 • DIN 4102 B1 • EN 1021-1/2 2014 • ÖNORM B1/Q1 • ASTM E84 Class A Unadhered • ASTM E84 Class B Adhered UNI 9175 1IM • NFPA 260
Vincent Van Duysen
Vincent Van Duysen, born in 1962 in Lokeren, Belgium, is a prominent architect known for blending architecture, interior design, and product design. After studying at Sint-Lucas School of Architecture in Ghent and working with Aldo Cibic and Jean De Meulder, he founded Vincent Van Duysen Architects in 1989. His firm has expanded significantly and focuses on high-end residential projects and product design internationally. Van Duysen's work is distinguished by its use of pure materials and timeless aesthetics, emphasizing functionality, durability, and comfort. He has received numerous accolades, including the Flemish Culture Prize for Design, Belgian Designer of the Year, and the Henry van de Velde Lifetime Achievement Award. His recognition extends to being featured in the AD100 and Elle Decor A-List, highlighting his influence in architecture and design. For many years, Van Duysen’s work has been appearing on a number of prestigious international publications. Starting from 1994, his projects and realizations have also been featured in different monographs among which those edited by renowned publishing house Thames & Hudson. In 2024, “Vincent Van Duysen: Private”, a new personal look into the architect’s residences, has been published by Rizzoli with photography by François Halard.