NOW MORE SUSTAINABLE: ABOUT A COLLECTION ECO

A modern icon gets a sustainable refresh. The About A Collection is now made from 100% post-consumer plastic and has been released in nine new colours in fresh, playful tones.

The About A Collection (AAC) is now made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, taking Hee Welling’s iconic seating collaboration with HAY in a more sustainable direction.

In addition, the wooden bases are sourced from FSC-certified forests, with all the chairs and stools in the AAC Eco range featuring the EU Ecolabel.

The AAC Eco range is available in multiple colour possibilities and can be adapted to harmoniously integrate into all kinds of interior spaces – public, private or corporate – and with a good conscience.

"The About A Collection is one of our most foundational ranges. We’ve given it an important update that makes it relevant for today. Using post-consumer plastic for the shell has enabled us to drastically reduce the emissions associated with the production of this series, and we are very proud of that."

Rolf Hay, Co-Founder and Creative Director of HAY

RECYCLED MATERIAL / 

With the objective of recreating HAY’s iconic AAC series to reduce the impact on the environment, the About A Collection Eco uses 100% post-consumer recycled plastic; a material derived from household waste, like televisions and washing machines.

The plastic is collected, sorted and cleaned in recycling programmes, before being reprocessed into About A Collections Eco shells.

The About A Collection Eco uses 100% recycled polypropylene derived from material from households.


AAC Eco Collection

SUSTAINABLE HIGHLIGHTS / 

In addition, the AAC wooden bases are sourced from FSC-certified forests, and finally, the About A Chair and About A Stool carries the EU Ecolabel – a stamp given to products that have secured a high environmental standard throughout their entire life cycle.

The EU Ecolabel is an uncomplicated way for consumers to identify an environmentally friendly product.


The About A Collection Eco uses 100% post-consumer recycled plastic; a material derived from household waste, like televisions and washing machines.


AAC 22 Eco


AAC 22 Eco


AAS 32 Eco

NEW COLOURS /

The About A Collection has also been updated in a wide palette of contemporary new colours, with HAY’s characteristically fresh and playful approach to colour ensuring the collection remains ever relevant with endless interplay and combination possibilities. 

Nine new colours have been introduced in fresh, playful tones. which are now available alongside seven existing bestselling colours.


About A Chair Eco Colours


About A Chair Eco


About A Chair Eco


AAC 222 Eco / Passerelle Table / Nelson Pendant

"Colour is a very important tool at HAY. When it came to working with colour on a product line as precious as the About A Chair Collection, it initially seemed like quite a daunting task; especially since it’s been one of the most significant for HAY since its founding over 20 years ago.

The collection’s versatility means that we have seen the chair used in so many different contexts – from canteens to office environments and people’s kitchens at home – so, the demands to find a colour scale that suited all these contexts were high. With all this said, the colour palette that we present today came quite naturally."

Mette Hay, Co-Founder and Creative Director of HAY


AAC 222 Eco / Passerelle Table


AAS 32 Eco


AAC 20 Eco / AAT 20 / Rice paper shade

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES /

The About A Collection offers a diverse range of chair and stool designs suitable for dining, office, and lounge spaces. 


The seating options come in various sizes and can be chosen with or without armrests. You can also select from a wide array of seat colours made from 100% recycled plastic or textiles. When it comes to the base, you have the choice of four legs, a star base, a sled base, or castors, all available in a variety of materials and finishes. 

There's a multitude of design combinations to explore, and our team can assist you in mixing and matching to create the perfect configuration that suits your preferences.


AAS 32


AAC 155 Soft Duo


AAC 212


AAC 121 Soft Duo


AAC 252


AAC 10


AAS 38


AAC 09


AAC 213


AAC 220


AAC 226


AAC 12

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