Transforming ropes and lifting slings waste into art

At Dynamica Ropes, sustainability is a key focus, not just in our high-performance fibre solutions but also in how we handle production waste. Through an innovative partnership with Lacing Laboratory, our remnants of rope and sling made with Dyneema® are being repurposed into striking art installations that merge industrial materials with creative expression.

Loic and Filip from Lacing Laboratory are standing in front of large spools of rope made of Dyneema®, each holding a piece of artwork crafted from interwoven leftovers from Dynamica Ropes’ production. These woven pieces highlight the creative recycling of Dyneema® rope and sling waste. This is part of the #LacingLaboratory creative initiative, an end-of-life scenario in which industrial waste is transformed into artistic installations.

Giving new life to Dyneema® waste

Lacing Laboratory, founded in 2021, blends design and artistic approaches to repurpose traditional crafts, particularly traditional Danish lacemaking from the past centuries.

Their work reimagines discarded materials, demonstrating that sustainability and creativity go hand in hand. With Dynamica Ropes' production waste of Dyneema^® and HMPE, artists Filip Rukan and Loïc Luchini employ techniques such as weaving, knotting, and sculptural assemblage to craft intricate art installations, demonstrating how production waste can be creatively repurposed.

We've conducted deep research, hosted co-creation workshops, and crafted innovative installations investigating the lace contemporary contexts. Every project starts with collecting discarded and unconventional materials from recycling stations, individuals, or factories

The role of Lacing Laboratory

Lacing Laboratory operates at the Institute for X in Aarhus, a creative hub focused on culture, urban development and social issues, where they aim to establish a hub for modern lacemaking.

By repurposing industrial waste into beauty and functionality, they challenge conventional perceptions of craft and sustainability.

Traditionally, lacemaking used the finest linen and silk threads, but Lacing Laboratory pushes boundaries by integrating unconventional materials like Dyneema^® rope waste.

The art of lacemaking

Lacemaking has a deep history in Denmark, originating in the city of Tønder in the 1600s and flourishing in the 18th century as a luxury for the elite. However, industrialization in the 19th century led to its decline, and today, only a few passionate individuals work to preserve this heritage.

By merging historic lacemaking techniques with modern materials, Lacing Laboratory pushes the boundaries. Each thread in their work comes together into a geometric, unified, and intricate whole, demonstrating the great potential of traditional crafts in contemporary contexts.

Contemporary designs based on the lacemaking craft using recycled materials by Filip Rukan and Loïc Luchini

A sustainable partnership

Dynamica Ropes has long been committed to developing sustainable solutions for offshore applications, replacing heavy steel with the lightweight fibre products.

By donating rope and softslings remnants, we support Lacing Laboratory's mission to explore new artistic possibilities while promoting sustainable material use.

Since we work with a business model that has reuse and upcycling at its core, a lot of time can be spent sourcing materials from various places. We are very grateful for the cooperation with Dynamica Ropes

Dynamica Ropes

Dynamica Ropes is a Danish manufacturer of high-performance fibre ropes, slings and tether solutions with Dyneema^®. Designed to replace traditional steel wire, their lightweight yet durable ropes and lifting slings enhance safety and efficiency across heavy lifting and deep sea mooring offshore, maritime, and industrial applications.