Editor's Note
This editor’s note highlights the key facts and market implications behind “Eco-Conscious Circular Building Material ‘New PA”, with emphasis on sourcing, product fit, fabrication, logistics, or buyer impact.
Moririn Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Shunsuke Mori) will exhibit the environmentally friendly building material 'New PANECO® (Paneco)', made from discarded clothing fibers, at the '47th Japan Home Show & Building Show 2025' held at Tokyo Big Sight West Exhibition Hall from Wednesday, November 19 to Friday, November 21, 2025 (Booth No.: 1-T20). The material was developed by Work Studio Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo; President: Kazuhiro Hara) with manufacturing technology cooperation from Hokushin Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture; President: Hideaki Takahashi).
About PANECO®
“The future is made from waste.”
From discarded clothing to spatial building materials. Approximately 92 million tons of clothing are discarded globally each year, with about 82% of it disposed of in landfills or through incineration. 'PANECO® (Paneco)' tackles this serious issue from a design perspective. It is an innovative recycled material that beautifully recycles fibers, attracting attention as a material that reduces environmental impact by cutting fashion waste and contributes to a circular society. The unique texture created by the color and feel of the fibers themselves has a rich expression and possesses strength and workability close to that of wood. Since it can be regenerated into new boards after use, its application has expanded to various settings such as furniture, fixtures, and displays.
What is ‘New PANECO®’?
[Exhibit Details]
At this exhibition, 'New PANECO®', manufactured on a mass-production line as the next step towards social implementation, will be announced. The new PANECO® achieves greater strength and quality stability by mixing wood chips with discarded clothing. Furthermore, by reducing the price and offering large-format sizes, it has become possible to use it widely for large furniture and as finish or substrate materials for interiors. Also, by serving as both finish and substrate material, it reduces the materials and man-hours required for construction, creating significant cost benefits.
Clothing that has served its purpose is reborn as a spatial building material and cycles back to support life once again.
Please experience the lifestyle woven by 'New PANECO®' at this exhibition. Features of 'New PANECO®' ① Can be used as both surface and substrate material. ② Material strength increased ↗ as a building material by mixing wood chips. ③ Price reduced ↘ compared to before due to mass-production equipment. ④ Large-format sizes available for use as spatial building materials.
PANECO® VISION
The establishment of a production system via mass-production lines has made scaling up possible. 'New PANECO®' aims for full-scale social implementation towards building a feasible and sustainable society.
Exhibition Overview
'Japan Home Show & Building Show 2025' is an exhibition featuring a wide range of products related to construction, from housing to commercial facilities and urban development, including building materials, interior products, structural materials/components, equipment, and services. It is held as a venue where numerous professionals from the architecture and interior industry gather to experience the future of construction through the latest building materials, spatial design, and technology. Event Details: Organizer: Japan Management Association (JMA) Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West Exhibition Hall Dates: Wednesday, November 19 – Friday, November 21, 2025 Hours: 10:00 – 17:00 Our Booth: West Hall 1, 1-T20 Official Website: https://www.jma.or.jp/homeshow/tokyo
Source: Read the original article | Published: October 16, 2025