Cighan Bike

Cighan Project Lab pioneers the creation of bicycle components using composite materials derived from fashion waste (Textile Composite). The bicycles made from fashion waste by Cighan are the first and only ones in the world. They are not only unique and environmentally friendly by reducing waste but also meet customer needs as functional bike products. The textile composite material we produce is inspired by Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) and Carbon Fiber technologies. FRP is commonly used in the mining industry to patch leaking pipes due to its corrosion and rust resistance. Carbon Fiber, on the other hand, is widely utilized in the automotive industry, including in modern bicycle manufacturing, for its lightweight and high-strength properties comparable to steel. We have adopted techniques from both materials to create our textile composite. For the outer layer, we use denim, while the inner layer incorporates non-stretch fabric waste of various types.