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Sweden – SaVannah Cosme won three straight matches to qualify for the gold-medal finals of the 2025 Klippan Lady Open in the Senior division
Cosme has drawn 2024 Olympian and 2018 U20 World bronze medalist Johanna Lindborg of Sweden in Sunday’s championship match
Cosme opened with a pin in 4:04 over Eyleen Sewina of Germany
the beat 2022 European bronze medalist Natalia Kubaty of Poland in the semifinals
has already had significant success at the Senior level in her young career
She was third at the 2022 Bill Farrell Memorial International and fourth at the 2024 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament
placing fifth in December 2023 and sixth in April 2023
women who lost one match on Saturday and have qualified for a bronze-medal bout on Sunday: Amelia Murphy (50 kg)
Destiny Rodriguez (68 kg) and Alexandria Alli (72 kg)
wrestlers competing in the Senior division in Klippan are also eligible for international age-group competition
six were defeated by talented international opponents in the semifinals round
which advanced her to a bronze medal match
The only athletes who know their opponent for the bronze medal round are Qureshi
who will face 2024 Nordic UU17 bronze medalist Sara Rantonen of Finland
who draws 2022 European U20 bronze medalist Jennifer Rosler of Germany
Qureshi and Alli are members of USA Wrestling’s Elite Accelerator Program (EAP)
Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
women still in medal contention must await the winner of a repechage match on Sunday morning to determine their bronze-medal opponent
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50 kg - Avery Steldt, Blue River, Wis. (Combat W.C. School of Wrestling), eliminated
50 kg - Amelia Murphy, Valparaiso, Ind. (Wyoming Seminary WC), in bronze-medal bout
WIN Daniella Tar Hossein Beky (Norway), pin 2:25
LOSS Agata Walerzak (Poland), tech fall 12-0
Bronze medal – Vs. winner of Amanda Tomczyk (Poland) and Svenja Jungo (Switzerland)
53 kg - Everest Leydecker, Phoenix, Ariz. (Thorobred WC/Valiant Prep) , in bronze-medal bout
Bronze medal match – Vs. winner of Katarzyna Krawczyk (Poland) and Rebekka March (Germany)
55 kg - Carissa Qureshi, Irvine, Calif. (Elite Accelerator Program), in bronze-medal bout
LOSS Carla Godinez Gonzalez, tech fall 10-0
Bronze medal match – Vs. Sara Rantonen (Finland)
57 kg – Bella Williams, Cleveland, Tenn., eliminated
62 kg - Hannah Errthum, Mount Horeb, Wis. (Combat W.C. School of Wrestling), in bronze medal bout
LOSS Johanna Lindborg (Sweden), tech fall 12-1
Bronze medal – Vs. winner of Nella Honkaniemi (Finland) and Naemi Leistner (Germany)
62 kg - SaVannah Cosme, Denver, Colo. (Atreus WC), in gold-medal bout
Gold Medal – Vs. Johanna Lindborg (Sweden)
65 kg - Skylar Slade, Altoona, Iowa (Moen Wrestling Academy), in bronze medal bout
Bronze medal – Vs. winner of Vanja Furmark (Sweden) and Cassidy Richter (Germany)
68 kg - Destiny Rodriguez, West Linn, Ore. (Army WCAP/Bearcat WC), in bronze medal bout
Bronze medal – Vs. winner of Tea Kasp (Sweden) and Wilma Hoffman (Sweden)
68 kg - Gretchen Donally, Ballantine, Montana (Colorado Mesa WC), eliminated
LOSS Sophia Schafle (Germany), tech fall 10-0
72 kg - Alexandra Alli, Ashley, Ohio (Elite Accelerator Program), in bronze-medal bout
Bronze medal – Vs. Jennifer Rosler (Germany)
Klippan is six hours ahead of U.S. Eastern time
IKEA <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-Cu88spbST/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-gtm-trigger="element-visible click" data-gtm-event-category="ecommerce" data-gtm-ui-component="post_product_text_link">announced via Instagram</a> that they plan to roll out three new KLIPPAN colors starting this month: bright red
These punchy primary hues are a nod to the brand’s 1984 catalog
but different cover colors and patterns have been introduced over time
but they also appear to have a more noticeably tufted design for added dimension
If you already own a KLIPPAN sofa frame or plan to buy one
you can even swap out different covers every few years for an entirely new look
sculptural seat — which you may already have a version of at home — will be available in new upholstery colors and frame finishes: black
and functional enough to be your go-to living room furniture MVPS — even as your style and space evolve
Shop either of these online or at your nearest IKEA store
and check out the new contemporary color options
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The two new Nytillverkad additions are IKEA favourites that have never gone out of production – or style
Take a peek at the KLIPPAN sofa and POÄNG armchair
refreshed in bold new looks by their late designer
   Play video    From Hokkaido to ÄlmhultBoth the KLIPPAN sofa and POÄNG armchair were created by Japanese designer Noboru Nakamura – or “Nacka” as he was affectionately known as by his colleagues – in collaboration with product developer Lars Engman and others
worked for IKEA in Sweden between 1975 and 1978
KLIPPAN and POÄNG were both designed during this time
and remain two of the most recognisable products in the IKEA range
Find out more about the story behind these classics
It had been more than 40 years since Noburo Nakamura had last worked with IKEA
but when he received the call to reimagine the POÄNG armchair
he answered with his characteristic vigour and singular style
today's POÄNG armchair is made for relaxed chatting and socialising
Just as bold is the updated colour palette
Nakamura was tasked with designing a bentwood armchair in layer-glued birch veneer
at a low price and made for large-scale production
He came up with a cantilevered chair frame made from moulded plywood and POEM was born
The combination of design and material gave POEM “a gentle flex that would allow the sitter to swing in an elegant way.” POEM made its first appearance on the cover of the 1977 IKEA catalogue and became an immediate success.&nbsp;
In 1992 it was replaced by its more modern successor
With a collective lifespan of almost half a century
I like to approach my design in a similar way."
Few products embody Scandinavian design and IKEA design principles better than the KLIPPAN sofa
it is simple while still providing comfort and function.&nbsp;
Nakamura’s 21st-century KLIPPAN update pays homage to the striking cover of the 1984 IKEA Catalogue
The new KLIPPAN covers come in matching textile bags
Bring home a new look for your sofa on the bus
or give one away the next time you go to a housewarming
many of our greatest successes are born out of failure or mistakes and KLIPPAN is the perfect example
When product developer Lars Engman received two expensive Italian sofas to try out
they failed the toughest test; Lars’ six-year-old daughter
she and her friends had bounced them to ruin
This led him to thinking about how IKEA could create a reasonably priced
good-looking sofa that could withstand family life
Noboru Nakamura had designed the LAPPMON sofa
Taking the LAPPMON frame as the starting point
The eventual success of KLIPPAN was down to its covers
Its popularity rose with the introduction of a wider variety of colours and prints
Although little has changed to the structure (and comfort) of this family favourite over more than four decades
it’s possibly had more makeovers than any other IKEA product
KLIPPAN: cover star of the 1980 IKEA Catalogue
”POÄNG and KLIPPAN are timeless because they combine beautiful form and good function with a reasonable price and long-lasting quality.”
These new additions to the Nytillverkad collection are available online and at your local IKEA store from July. You can shop these and the rest of the collection online by clicking the big button below. If the collection is unavailable in your country, we'll take you to more of our latest products. Why not dig a little deeper into our design history and learn more about the original products behind Nytillverkad? Visit the <a href="https://ikeamuseum.com/en/explore/">IKEA Museum</a>
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KLIPPAN, Sweden – Led by a team of young talents, the United States won six medals in the Senior division at the Klippan Lady Open, led by individual champion Alexandria Alli (72 kg).
Alli split her two matches on Friday, losing to Elvira Ersson of Sweden, 12-4, then pinning Faith Telford of Canada in 3:59. This placed her second in Pool A, which qualified her for the semifinals.
On Sunday, Alli won two close matches, beating Lilly Schneider of Germany, 2-1 in the semifinals, then edging Jennifer Rosler of Germany, 5-4 in the finals.
Alli is a member of USA Wrestling’s Elite Accelerator Program (EAP), where they train at the U.S. Olympic &amp; Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Claiming a silver medal at 62 kg was 2022 U20 World Team member SaVannah Cosme, after dropping a 10-0 technical fall to 2024 Olympian Johanna Lindborg of Sweden in the finals. Cosme won all three of her bouts on Friday, with a pin and two decisions.
Four U.S. wrestlers won bronze medals, Everest Leydecker (53 kg), Carissa Qureshi (55 kg), Hannah Errthum (62 kg) and Destiny Rodriguez (68 kg).
Leydecker, who wrestled in the 2023 U17 World Championships and also qualified for the 2024 U17 World World Team, scored an impressive 5-1 victory over World bronze medalist Katarzyna Krawczyk of Poland in her bronze-medal bout.
Qureshi, an EAP athlete, stopped Sara Rantonen of Finland, 11-7 in the bronze-medal round.
Errthum scored a pin in her bronze-medal bout, putting away Naemi Leistner of Germany in 5:40.
Rodriguez, a 2022 U20 World Team member and 2018 U15 Pan American champion, defeated Wilma Hoffman of Sweden, 8-2, to claim the bronze medal.
Two U.S. wrestlers placed fifth after dropping bronze-medal bouts, high school wrestlers Amelia Murphy (50 kg) and Skylar Slade (65 kg).
The United States placed fourth as a team with 15 points, behind champion Canada with 22 points, runner-up Germany with 21 points and third-place Sweden with 20 points.
Silver - Frida Christiansen (Danish Wrestling NKC/DEN)
50 kg - Avery Steldt, Blue River, Wis. (Combat W.C. School of Wrestling), 13th place
50 kg - Amelia Murphy, Valparaiso, Ind. (Wyoming Seminary WC), 5th place
53 kg - Everest Leydecker, Phoenix, Ariz. (Thorobred WC/Valiant Prep), bronze medal
55 kg - Carissa Qureshi, Irvine, Calif. (Elite Accelerator Program), bronze medal
57 kg – Bella Williams, Cleveland, Tenn., 8th place
62 kg - Hannah Errthum, Mount Horeb, Wis. (Combat W.C. School of Wrestling), bronze medal
62 kg - SaVannah Cosme, Denver, Colo. (Atreus WC), silver medal
65 kg - Skylar Slade, Altoona, Iowa (Moen Wrestling Academy), 5th place
68 kg - Destiny Rodriguez, West Linn, Ore. (Army WCAP/Bearcat WC), bronze medal
68 kg - Gretchen Donally, Ballantine, Montana (Colorado Mesa WC), 14th place
72 kg - Alexandra Alli, Ashley, Ohio (Elite Accelerator Program), gold medal
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Set your living room apart from the rest with these alternatives to the widespread KLIPPAN sofa
In my previous rental flat which came fully furnished - a fact that was both convenient and painful at the same time - I lived with the widespread living room staple that is the IKEA KLIPPAN sofa
you are sure to recognise its now iconic angular and modern shape
This is the sofa most landlords and first sofa buyers alike choose to get for the simple reason of its low price point starting at &pound;250 which is difficult to beat
But I&rsquo;m here to tell you that you don&rsquo;t have to settle for the KLIPPAN sofa since there are better alternatives at a similiar low price point
&lsquo;Its minimalist design fits seamlessly into a variety of interiors
and the option to swap out covers gives it a level of customisation that&rsquo;s hard to beat at its price point.&rsquo;
But the extremely low price means that IKEA had to make sacrifices in other areas in making this design
&lsquo;The KLIPPAN does have its drawbacks
as the foam cushions tend to flatten over time
and the low backrest may not suit everyone
While the interchangeable covers are great for a quick refresh
which takes away from the sofa's polished look
but it&rsquo;s not always the best long-term investment,&rsquo; Alex says
With sofas, you generally get what you pay for so if you are looking for a long-term, durable investment, then <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/is-an-expensive-sofa-worth-it" data-url="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/is-an-expensive-sofa-worth-it" data-hl-processed="none" data-before-rewrite-localise="/living-room/is-an-expensive-sofa-worth-it">more expensive sofas are worth it</a>
then these are the styles I&rsquo;d recommend to go for instead
If you want to stick with the Swedish retailer&rsquo;s offering
there are plenty of other sofa options to choose from
Alex at Flitch specifically recommends the VIMLE sofa
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which makes it a better choice for both lounging and durability,&rsquo; Alex explains
And if you don&rsquo;t know how I feel about <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/best-modular-sofas" data-url="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/best-modular-sofas" data-hl-processed="none" data-before-rewrite-localise="/living-room/best-modular-sofas">modular sofas</a> yet
just know that I love them&hellip;very much so
Even the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/buying-guide-reviews/best-sofa-beds-239509" data-url="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/buying-guide-reviews/best-sofa-beds-239509" data-hl-processed="none" data-before-rewrite-localise="/buying-guide-reviews/best-sofa-beds-239509">best sofa beds</a> are famously more affordable than most sofas are
Which is why investing in one is the perfect solution to this issue &ndash; not to mention that it kills two birds with one stone as you get an extra temporary bed in case you have guests over
But there are many amazing sofa beds available on the market
&lsquo;<a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.made.com/shop/sofas/f/function-sofabed-story-haru" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-url="https://www.made.com/shop/sofas/f/function-sofabed-story-haru" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" data-hl-processed="none">Made.com&rsquo;s Haru Sofa Bed</a> is perfect for compact living spaces that need to double as guest rooms,&rsquo; Alex suggests
This design doesn&rsquo;t necessarily solve the issue of comfort when compared to the IKEA KLIPPAN
one of my biggest problems with the KLIPPAN in fact is that everyone has it
Which in a way cheapens it and makes everyone grow tired of it &ndash; myself included
And I would argue that the Evie looks just as (if not more) stylish as the KLIPPAN
the price point is very comparable to the one of IKEA&rsquo;s
you can get a sleek 3-seater with removable cushions and in various colour and material options
the brand regularly has offers on this chic
mid-century modern-inspired style dropping its price down to &pound;399
you&rsquo;re getting a &pound;1000-worth sofa for only &pound;400 which is the best way to trick the system in my opinion
And if I had to pick my favourite from this list
this one would be it in all honesty as I've tested it in the Sofa.com showroom and loved it
And DUSK customers are clearly loving this sleek design as it boasts over 220 five-star reviews
especially as the brand regularly has offers on its sofas
I would still recommend spending a little more on your sofa for it to stand the test of time &ndash; as already mentioned
you largely get what you pay for when it comes to sofas
I believe any one of these options is a worthwhile investment (albeit
perhaps a short-term one) and a better alternative to the widespread IKEA KLIPPAN
Even if just for the sole purpose of having something slightly different and less recognisable than everybody else
and so far has tested over 150 different sofas
Graduating from London College of Fashion with a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in fashion journalism in 2016
she got her start in niche fashion and lifestyle magazines like Glass and Alvar as a writer and editor before making the leap into interiors
working with the likes of 91 Magazine and copywriting for luxury bed linen brand Yves Delorme among others
The United States will bring a young but talented team to compete in one of the traditionally strong competitions in women’s freestyle wrestling, the Klippan Lady Open in Klippan, Sweden, Feb. 14-16.
The roster will feature 11 athletes, most who are eligible for the U20 age division, who will compete in the Senior division at the Klippan Cup. There are three U.S. athletes who will enter the U17 division there. The group is a nice mix of high school and post-high school wrestlers.
Among the stars competing in the Senior division is Everest Leydecker at 53 kg, who wrestled in the 2023 U17 World Championships and also qualified for the 2024 U17 World Championships. Leydecker currently holds a No. 1 ranking at 125 pounds in the current National Girls High School rankings.
There are two members of the USA Wrestling Elite Accelerator Program (EAP) wrestling in the Senior tournament, Alexandria Alli (72 kg) and Carissa Qureshi (53 kg). Alli, who is still in high school, is fresh off a victory in the Grand View Open, a major college competition.
Destiny Rodriguez, a 2022 U20 World Team member and 2018 U15 Pan American champion, will compete in the Senior division at 68 kg. Rodriguez, who is on the McKendree University roster, recently won the Adrian Open, a tough college tournament.
Savannah Cosme, a 2022 U20 World Team member and two-time age-group Pan American medalist, will wrestle in the Senior division at 62 kg. Cosme won the Copper/Oppenheim Doane Open, a college event in December.
Bella Williams, a past 16U Nationals champion and top high school star, will wrestle at 65 kg. Williams won the Viking Open, a college tournament in November.
The three emerging young talents who will wrestle in the U17 division are Natalie Radecki (43 kg), Reagan Mathers (49 kg) and Emma Grimes (53 kg).
The U17 division will begin on Friday, February 14 and conclude on Saturday morning, February 15. The Senior division starts on Saturday afternoon, February 15 and concludes on Sunday, February 16.
Klippan, Sweden is six hours ahead of U.S. Eastern time zone. In the past, the hosts in Sweden have streamed this event.
50 kg - Avery Steldt, Blue River, Wis. (Combat W.C. School of Wrestling)
50 kg - Amelia Murphy, Valparaiso, Ind. (Wyoming Seminary WC)
53 kg - Carissa Qureshi, Irvine, Calif. (Elite Accelerator Program)
53 kg - Everest Leydecker, Phoenix, Ariz. (Thorobred WC/Valiant Prep)
62 kg - Hannah Errthum, Mount Horeb, Wis. (Combat W.C. School of Wrestling)
62 kg - Savannah Cosme, Denver, Colo. (Atreus WC)
65 kg - Skylar Slade, Altoona, Iowa (Moen Wrestling Academy)
68 kg - Destiny Rodriguez, West Linn, Ore. (Army WCAP/Bearcat WC)
72 kg - Gretchen Donally, Ballantine, Montana (Colorado Mesa WC)
72 kg - Alexandra Alli, Ashley, Ohio (Elite Accelerator Program)
49 kg - Reagan Mathers, Phoenix, Ariz. (Thorobred WC/Valiant Prep)
53 kg - Emma Grimes, Plains, Pa. (Wyoming Seminary WC)
USA Wrestling National Women's Developmental Coach - Jessica Medina, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Personal Coach - Pete Escandon, Huntington Beach, Calif.
Personal Coach - Mike Douglas, Phoenix, Ariz.
Personal Coach - Randy Leydecker, Phoenix, Ariz.
Personal Coach - Alexis Slade, Altoona, Iowa
Personal Coach - Lucas Steldt , Blue River, Wis.
Medical - Taryn Pennington, Colorado Springs, Colo.
The KLIPPAN series offers a soft fabric loveseat or coated fabric loveseat
The first option features a washable cover made from a 100% polyester fabric
while the latter includes a non-removable cover made of polyester and cotton
covered with a protective coating of polyurethane
The KLIPPAN loveseat with the washable polyester cover ($299 at <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/klippan-loveseat-vissle-gray-s09010617/" target="_blank">IKEA</a>) boasts a "durable material with a smooth weave and a nice two-tone effect" that's secured to the frame with Velcro strips
you can wash it in a washing machine or by hand in a sink with warm water
the loveseat garnered a 3.6-star rating out of five based on 96 reviews
So, what do customers fancy about this loveseat? One buyer described it as a good choice for homes with pets and small children since the <a href="https://www.housedigest.com/1052351/best-couch-covers-to-protect-against-messy-kids-and-muddy-paws/" target="_blank">cover can be easily removed and washed</a> as needed
If you have a pet that sheds a lot or leaves other messes on your furniture
you'll likely also appreciate this removable cover feature
a "great starter couch," and good for small spaces
stating that the loveseat is a reasonable purchase for the cost
On the other side of the spectrum lie the 1-star reviews
with most shoppers calling the loveseat low quality
claiming that they wear out within months and adding that it may be a more appropriate buy for a child
Also, part of the KLIPPAN loveseat series is the fixed cover option ($399 at <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/klippan-loveseat-bomstad-black-50399318/" target="_blank">IKEA</a>)
It gained a higher rating of 4.3 stars based on 35 reviews at the time of this article
but it costs $100 more than the removable cover option
is advertised as "easy to keep clean as it can be wiped with a damp sponge or mild detergent." If you don't want to deal with removing the cover every time your pet has an accident or sheds excessively
Just as with the other KLIPPAN loveseat option, shoppers claim this fixed-cover version is cozy and a <a href="https://www.housedigest.com/1080565/unique-sofas-that-are-perfect-for-your-small-space/" target="_blank">perfect sofa for small spaces</a>
Others confirmed the "easy-to-clean" description
due to the faux leather protective coating
one shopper felt the product was a "great sofa for the price." Only a few customers expressed dissatisfaction with this style
with one commenting on how uncomfortable the loveseat was
Another claimed it stains white clothing because the coating "melts" if you sit on it for too long
The good news is if you have any concerns about the coating 'melting,' you can purchase a cover in one of four colors for $39.99 each at <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/klippan-cover-for-loveseat-vissle-gray-50278854/" target="_blank">IKEA</a>
both offer pet-friendly features and come with a 10-year limited warranty
As one of the highlights of Milan Design Week 2024
IKEA unveils the reimagined designs of its iconic bestsellers &ndash; the KLIPPAN sofa and POÄNG armchair
These are the latest additions to the Nytillverkad collection
which blends classic designs with contemporary twists
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The United States received its draws for the Senior division at the 2025 Klippan Lady Open in Klippan
all who are currently competing at the age-group levels
will wrestle in the Senior division of this annual respected tournament
Three past age-group World Team members will wrestle in the Senior division
Savannah Cosme (62 kg) and Destiny Rodriguez (68 kg)
who wrestled in the 2023 U17 World Championships and also qualified for the 2024 U17 World World Team
will face the winner of the match between 2022 Taipei U17 World Team member Ciao Yun Li and 2021 World School Combat Games silver medalist Lisette Bottker of Estonia
has drawn 2021 U23 European bronze medalist Eyleen Sewina of Germany
will battle 2023 U17 World bronze medalist Melina Samsonsen of Norway in her opening match
There are two members of the USA Wrestling Elite Accelerator Program (EAP) wrestling in the Senior tournament
Alexandria Alli (72 kg) and Carissa Qureshi (53 kg)
Alli and Qureshi train full-time at the U.S
Qureshi opens against Susan Larsen of Sweden
Alli is in the three-athlete Pool A of her weight class
She will compete against both &nbsp;2024 U20 World bronze medalist Elvira Ersson of Sweden and then 2024 Bill Farrell Memorial silver medalist Faith Telford of Canada in her Group competition
The Senior division will begin on Saturday
U17 wrestlers competing today and Saturday
Results will be posted in a separate article
Vs. Yi Hui Lin (Taipei), 3rd 2024 U23 Asian Championships, 3rd 2024 Korean Open
Vs. Daniella Tar Hossein Beky (Norway) – 2024 Nordic U17 champion
Vs. winner of Ciao Yun Li (Taipei) and Lisette Bottker (Estonia)
Li – 2022 Taipei U17 World Team member, 13th 2024 Asian Championships
Bottker – 2nd 2021 World School Combat Games, 3rd 2021 U15 Europeans
55 kg - Carissa Qureshi, Irvine, Calif. (Elite Accelerator Program)
Vs. Susan Larsen (Sweden) – no information
Va. Tindra Dalmyr (Sweden), 2021 U17 World silver medalist, 2nd 2024 Klippan Lady Open
Vs. Anne Nurnberger (Germany), 5th 2024 European Championships, 5th 2021 U23 Europeans, 7th 2019 U20 World Championships
Vs. Eyleen Sewina (Germany), 3rd 2021 U23 Europeans, 2nd 2018 U20 Europeans
Vs. Patrizia Bahn (Germany), no information available
Vs. Melina Samsonsen (Norway), 2023 U17 World bronze medalist, 3rd 2022 U17 Europeans
68 kg - Gretchen Donally, Ballantine, Montana (Colorado Mesa WC)
Vs. Sophia Schafle (Germany) 2022 U20 World bronze medalist, 7th 2024 U23 World Chamionships,
Vs. Elvira Ersson (Sweden) – 2024 U20 World bronze medalist, 2023 U17 European champion
Vs. Faith Telford (Canada), 2nd 2024 Bill Farrell Memorial, 3rd 2023 Poland Open
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Sweden – All three U17 women’s freestyle wrestlers claimed a medal
and the United States placed fourth in the team standings at the Klippan Lady Open on Saturday
Claiming U17 gold medals were Natalie Radecki (43 kg) and Reagan Mathers (49 kg)
Radecki pinned both of her opponents in Pool B on Friday
which qualified her for Saturday’s championship match
were she secured a 10-0 technical fall over Nelly Ziernberg of Germany
Radecki was second in the 2024 16U Nationals
Mathers ended the tournament with a perfect 6-0 record
she finished off her Pool A competition with two more wins
an 8-0 victory over Kari Bjerge of Norway and a 3-2 decision over Rita Rantonen of Finland
Mathers pinned Lea Lingscheidt of Germany in 3:08
Mathers burst onto the national scene in women’s freestyle this fall when she won a Super 32 title at 112 pounds
She was also a champion at the PNL event in Salt Lake City
Claiming a bronze medal for Team USA was Emma Grimes (57 kg)
Grimes went 2-1 in Pool B competition on Friday
She closed out pool competition on Saturday with a pin over Emma Steuer of Germany
which qualified her for a bronze-medal match
Grimes finished off the event with a 10-0 technical fall win over Liv Sandik-Kleppesto of Norway for the bronze medal
Grimes was a runner-up at the 2023 U15 National Championships and placed third in the 2023 U14 National Championships
All three were featured in the most recent National Girls High School rankings
The tournament continues on Saturday afternoon with the Senior division
The USA has 11 athletes competing in the Senior division
Silver - Nelly Zierenberg, Brandenburg/GER
Bronze - Madina Bayramova, Nordrhein Westfalen/GER
Silver - Lea Lingscheidt, Nordrhein Westfalen/GER
Silver - Josefine Widmann Nordrhein, Westfalen/GER
43 kg - Natalie Radecki, Newark, Del., gold medal
WIN Nelly Ziernberg (Germany) tech fall 10-0
49 kg - Reagan Mathers, Phoenix, Ariz. (Thorobred WC/Valiant Prep), gold medal
57 kg - Emma Grimes, Plains, Pa. (Wyoming Seminary WC)
LOSS Albina Salymbekova (Kyrgyzstan), pin 2:30
WIN Carla Christiansen (Denmark), pin 1:43
WIN Liv Sandik-Kleppesto (Norway), tech fall 10-0
2. Poland, 8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
5. Finland, 5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
One of IKEA’s cheapest sofas at just $249.00 for solid colors
the two-seater KLIPPAN is more of a loveseat than a proper couch
KLIPPAN will always be the ultimate starter sofa
plus the cost of the van to schlepp it home
It’s been years since I sold that sofa to someone else on Craigslist
but I still hold a soft spot in my heart for it
And it’s not just nostalgia—KLIPPAN remains a great sofa to start your adult life
I challenge you to find a more economical option
Unless someone is offloading their sofa for free
you’d be hard-pressed to even find a new futon at this price point
KLIPPAN makes a great secondary sofa to pair with a full-sized model
I’ve also seen it positioned at the foot of a bed in a large bedroom
the tight single-cushion design doesn’t sag as much as sofas with multiple
The slipcover is a single piece and fits tightly over the frame
so it doesn’t tend to shift around or get bunched up
Slipcover fabrics from IKEA vary by year and season
but most of the ones I have seen are smooth
which is an experience I’ve unfortunately had with other IKEA pieces
Knowing that this sofa has endured decades of changing tastes
I feel confident that it can weather anyone’s personal decorating whims over the early years of making a home
you can also feel confident that a new slipcover will still be available at IKEA in a few year’s time
So if you’re looking for a sofa on a budget
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KLIPPAN, Sweden - All three U.S. U17 women’s freestyle wrestlers entered in the Klippan Lady Open today have advanced to the second day of competition.
Unbeaten after the first day of the U17 competition are Natalie Radecki (43 kg) and Reagan Mathers (49 kg)
Radecki is unbeaten, winning both of her Pool B matches by pin, putting away Nina Majchrzak of Poland in 1:06 and Leja Schubler of Germany in 1:00. There will be one more round of Pool competition held to determine her next opponent.
Radecki was second in the 2024 16U Nationals, and third in the 2024 U17 Nationals.
Mathers won three straight matches in Pool A of her weight class. She opened with a pin of Patrycia Bukowski of Poland in 2:52, then scored decisions over Emmy Nerrell of Sweden, 5-3 and Denise Karlsson of Sweden, 6-3.
Mathers’ next opponent on Saturday in Pool A is Kari Bjerge of Norway, who went 2-0 on the first day. Berge was second in the 2024 Nordic U17 Championships.
Mathers burst onto the national scene in women’s freestyle this fall when she won a Super 32 title at 112 pounds. She was also a champion at the PNL event in Salt Lake City.
Finishing with a 2-1 record after the first day, but still alive in the hunt for a medal, is Emma Grimes (57 kg).
Grimes was pinned in her opening bout, then rallied with two straight pins of her own, decking Moa Westberg of Sweden in 1:29 and Carla Christiansen of Denmark in 1:43. Her next opponent will be determined Saturday morning.
Grimes was a runner-up at the 2023 U15 National Championships and placed third in the 2023 U14 National Championships.
All three were featured in the most recent National Girls High School rankings, with Mathers at No. 4 at 110 pounds, Grimes at No. 14 at 125 pounds and Radecki at No. 18 at 100 pounds.
The U17 division competition will conclude on Saturday morning, February 15. The Senior division starts on Saturday afternoon, February 15 and concludes on Sunday, February 16. There will be 11 U.S. entries in the Senior division,
even though it doesn’t officially hit stores in the United States until summer
That’s because the brand just revealed that this drop features reinventions of two iconic IKEA pieces: the POÄNG armchair and the KLIPPAN sofa
personally reimagined the pieces before his passing in 2023
That gives the resulting pieces an extra layer of gravitas
aka many people’s first apartment sofa (myself included!)
This couch debuted in 1980 and has since been cast in hundreds of different covers
Nakamura kept the basic silhouette the same but reintroduced the puffy slipcovers the couch donned exactly 40 years ago.Available in vibrant red
the padding adds an undeniable coziness to the piece
making it appear almost as if it’s wearing a comfy
which first hit the market in 1977 as POEM
has had several iterations over the past few decades
Nakamura and IKEA played with the chair’s profile to create a slightly more streamlined
the POÄNG is losing its headrest to make the seat more compact and modern in style
and the seating angle was tweaked to encourage what IKEA calls a “more active posture welcoming social interactions.”If you want to own one of these pieces of IKEA history
these redesigns will be available for purchase in stores in August
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Schmit traveled with Team USA and competed at 62kg in the senior women’s freestyle category
Schmit started her weekend pinning Mathilde Guedon of France in 3:32
Schmit lost to Lydia Perez Tourino of Spain
Team USA finished fourth out of the 26 teams competing
Of the nine senior women who competed in freestyle
Iowa announced in September 2021 it would become the first Division I Power Five school to add women’s wrestling
A delegation of talented U.S. age-group women will compete in the respected Klippan Lady Open in Klippan, Sweden, Feb. 16-18. Seven will compete in U17 division, with six wrestling in Senior division. Four 2023 U17 World team members are on the tour.
The Klippan Lady Open has two age divisions, a Senior competition and a U17 competition. The United States will enter athletes in both divisions. Traditionally, the USA has entered top U20 athletes in the Klippan Open Senior division, and will have six U20 talents competing there this year.
The Senior division will be contested February 17-18. Three members of the 2023 U.S. U17 World Team will wrestle against the Senior athletes from other nations: Rianne Murphy of Indiana (50 kg), Karlee Brooks of Arizona (53 kg) and May Prado of Georgia (65 kg). All three are still in high school this year. Others in the Senior division include two-time Junior Nationals champion Clare Booe of Florida (53 kg), plus Genesis Cejudo of Arizona (50 kg) and Hannah Errthum of Colorado (62 kg).
Errthum is a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center (USOPTC) resident athlete. Brooks and Cejudo are part of the Elite Accelerator Program (EAP) at the USOPTC. Murphy and Booe compete for Wyoming Seminary.
There will also be seven talented athletes competing in the U17 division, which will be contested February 16-17. The U.S. team is led by 2017 U17 World bronze medalist Jaclyn Bouzakis of Pennsylvania (43 kg).
Other athletes in the U17 division, most who have placed high at major USA Wrestling age-group competitions, include Francesca Gusfa of New Jersey (40 kg), Kendall Moe of Indiana (46 kg), Martynique Davis of Arizona (57 kg), Emma Chacon of Arizona (57 kg), Morgan Lucio of Arizona (65 kg) and Alexandra Alli of Ohio (73 kg). Gusfa is a two-time age-group Pan American champion, with titles at the U15 and U17 levels.
Bouzakis competes for Wyoming Seminary. Lucio, Davis and Chacon compete for Valiant Prep in Arizona. Alli wrestles for Erie Prep Academy.
The team will be coached by National Women’s Developmental Coach Jessica Medina Bunker, and assigned team coach Angel Cejudo of Scottsdale, Ariz.
There is usually a stream of this event provided by the hosts in Sweden, which will be shared when available via USA Wrestling’s social platforms.
40 kg Francesca Gusfa, Ridgewood, N.J. (Apex Wrestling Academy)
43 kg Jaclyn Bouzakis, Shavertown, Pa. (Wyoming Seminary)
46 kg Kendall Moe, Cicero, Ind. &nbsp;(Contenders Wrestling Academy)
65 kg Morgan Lucio, Casa Grande, Ariz. (Valiant Prep)
73 kg Alexandra Alli&nbsp; Ashley, Ohio (Erie Prep Academy)
57 kg Martynique Davis, Phoenix, Ariz. (Valiant Prep)
57 kg Emma Chacon, Laveen, Ariz. (Valiant Prep)
50 kg Rianne Murphy, Crown Point, Ind. (Wyoming Seminary)
50 kg Genesis Cejudo, Phoenix, Ariz. (EAP)
53 kg Clare Booe, Tarpon Springs, Fla. (Wyoming Seminary)
62 kg Hanna Errthum, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Combat WC School of Wrestling/USOPTC)
National Women’s Developmental Coach – Jessica Medina Bunker, Colorado Springs, Colo.
(six hours ahead of U.S. Eastern time zone)
9:00 a.m. – Completion of U17 competition including finals
04-16-2024<a class="border-l border-solid border-primary-dark pl-2 pr-2" href="https://www.fastcompany.com/co-design" target="_blank">DESIGN</a>
Ikea updated its Poäng chair and Klippan sofa with new shapes and colors
BY <a href="/user/hschwarz" class="underline underline-offset-4 text-black">Hunter Schwarz</a>
Ikea proudly touts its Swedish design, but two of its favorite and longest-running pieces were actually made by a Japanese designer. Ikea coaxed designer Noboru Nakamura out of retirement to reimagine his popular Klippan sofa and Poäng armchair in bright primary colors for the latest edition of its anniversary <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90925833/ikeas-design-vintage-collection">Nytillverkad collection</a>
and studied at the Carl Malmsten Furniture School and the University of Arts
Crafts and Design in Sweden before joining Ikea in 1975
He collaborated with Ikea on the new collection before died last year
Nakamura often credited simplicity as key to his work
“The Japanese flag only has a circle,” Nakamura said
I like to approach my design in a similar way.”
Nakamura’s Klippan sofa wasn’t immediately a bestseller when Ikea first released  it in 1980
but it eventually became a fan favorite thanks in part to washable covers
For the release of Poäng (originally released in 1977)
and changed the originally laid-back angle of the chair to be more upright
While inflation has the price of some other furniture pieces going up
Ikea says its Poäng armchair is 21% cheaper now due to its ability to be flat packed
“New designs are normally more expensive to produce,” Ikea production innovation leader Sebastian Svensson said in a statement
“But by making adjustments to an already existing production lie
the prince for Poäng low-back armchair can start low.”
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The versatile little number sits comfortably in tiny apartments around the world and effortlessly fits through doorways — with room to spare
These are just a few reasons why Marcus  Engman, Ikea’s Head of Design, named one piece of furniture his “favorite Ikea product of all-time.” In an interview with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.businessinsider.com/best-ikea-product-of-all-time-2017-2">Business Insider</a>
Engman revealed his adoration for the Klippan loveseat
“You can change its color and live with it for a long time,”  Engman tells Business Insider. Ikea also releases limited-edition covers for the loveseat each year, so it’s easy to update its look. Or perhaps you prefer a Union Jack couch or black-and-white striped loveseat? You’ll find a plethora of Etsy shops with  <a target="_blank" href="https://www.etsy.com/market/klippan_cover">Klippan covers for sale.</a>
First released in 1979, the loveseat is still one of Ikea’s most popular items today. It’s named after the the Klippan Municipality in Southern Sweden. (Fun fact: All Ikea sofas, armchairs, chairs and dining tables are <a target="_blank" href="https://qz.com/896146/how-ikea-names-its-products-the-curious-taxonomy-behind-billy-poang-malm-kallax-and-rens/">named after places in Sweden</a>.)
When Ikea opened their first U.S. store in Philadelphia in 1985, the Klippan cost $395, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ikea-klippan-sofa-1979-2009-91409">Apartment Therapy </a>reported
By switching up the materials and reducing its shipping costs
Ikea has been able to cut the price by 40% over the past 30 or so years
<a target="_blank" href="https://vimeo.com/5821682">IKEA KLIPPAN 1979 – 2009</a> from <a target="_blank" href="https://vimeo.com/user247301">Apartment Therapy Media</a> on <a target="_blank" href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>
Another reason why Marcus Engman may be so smitten with this little loveseat
Marcus remembers his father bringing home multiple Klippan prototypes in the ’70s
Lars collected feedback from his kids to improve the design
“I have a lot of fond memories with that sofa
and I’m glad that it has survived for so long,” he said
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Klippan Lady Open U17 champion Jaclyn Bouzakis pictured at the 2023 Junior Nationals in Fargo
women wrapped up day two of the Klippan Lady Open with six medalists in the U17 division
including gold medal efforts from Francesca Gusfa and Jaclyn Bouzakis
plus Karlee Brooks navigating to the finals in the Senior division
The lightweight tandem of Gusfa and Bouzakis were dominant throughout the event—both women won every match with bonus points
Gusfa picked up a pair of 10-0 technical falls at 40 kg
Bouzakis went 3-0 at 43 kg with two first-period pins and an 11-0 technical fall
U17 silver medals went to Kendall Moe at 46 kg
Morgan Lucio at 65 kg and Alexandra Alli at 73 kg
Moe looked sharp with three bonus-point wins prior to the finals where she fell on criteria
Emma Chacon battled back from a second-round loss to win four matches and claim the 57 kg bronze medal
She took out Saga Beck of Sweden 6-1 in the bronze medal bout
Elite Accelerator Program athlete Brooks cruised to three impressive wins to qualify for the 53 kg finals
She scored a 12-0 technical fall over Lobna Icaoui of Tunisia
a fall in 4:15 against Lilya Cohen of France and a 5-4 decision over Maelyss Rousselet
It’ll be Magdalena Glodek of Poland opposite Brooks in tomorrow’s final
USOPTC athlete Hanna Erthum was the only other Senior level American to secure a medal match
She is matched against Mirijam Hansen of Norway for the 62 kg bronze medal
65 kg competitor May Prado is still in the running for a medal but has some work to do in a five-woman round robin to make it happen
She went 0-1 on Saturday and has three matches to go on Sunday
Genesis Cejudo and Clare Booe were unable to make a medal-match run in a deep 50 kg weight class
local time on Sunday with the remaining women’s freestyle matches in the Senior division
Complete brackets and a live stream of the event are available at <a target="_self" href="https://www.klippansbk.se/">www.klippansbk.se</a>. 
Bronze – Vivienne Magdalena Palcynska (Norway)
40 kg – Francesca Gusfa, Ridgewood, N.J. (Apex Wrestling Academy), gold medal
WIN Nelly Zierenberg (Germany), tech. fall, 10-0
WIN Polina Timsina (Estonia), tech. fall, 10-0
43 kg – Jaclyn Bouzakis, Shavertown, Pa. (Wyoming Seminary), gold medal
WIN Klara Winkler (Germany), tech. fall, 11-0
46 kg – Kendall Moe, Cicero, Ind.  (Contenders Wrestling Academy), silver medal
57 kg – Martynique Davis, Phoenix, Ariz. (Valiant Prep), 13th place
57 kg – Emma Chacon, Laveen, Ariz. (Valiant Prep), bronze medal
WIN Elena Makar (Sweden), tech. fall, 10-0
WIN Inez Airaksinen (Sweden), tech. fall, 12-2
65 kg – Morgan Lucio, Casa Grande, Ariz. (Valiant Prep), silver medal
WIN Vasiliki Karavanou (Greece), fall, 3:49
LOSS Selma Pihalja (Finland), tech. fall, 10-0
73 kg – Alexandra Alli, Ashley, Ohio (Erie Prep Academy), silver medal
LOSS Lotta Englich (Germany), tech. fall, 10-0
WIN Hera Berglund (Sweden), tech. fall, 14-4
U.S. Senior Women’s Freestyle Day One Results
50 kg – Rianne Murphy, Crown Point, Ind. (Wyoming Seminary), eliminated
LOSS Roberta Luostarinen (Finland), fall, 1:38
50 kg – Genesis Cejudo, Phoenix, Ariz. (EAP), eliminated
50 kg – Clare Booe, Tarpon Springs, Fla. (Wyoming Seminary), eliminated
WIN Hsieh Meng Hsuan (Chinese Taipei), 11-10
LOSS Roberta Luostarinen (Finland), tech. fall, 10-0
53 kg – Karlee Brooks, Phoenix, Ariz. (EAP), gold medal match
WIN Lobna Icaoui (Tunisia), tech. fall, 12-0
62 kg – Hanna Erthum, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Combat WC School of Wrestling/USOPTC), bronze medal match
65 kg – May Prado, Marietta, Ga, (Level Up), round robin
• Ikea's design manager Marcus Engman said the best Ikea product of all time was the Klippan loveseat.• His father designed the loveseat in the late 1970s.• It's still one of Ikea's most popular sofas today
Since its founding in 1943, Ikea has become <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/walterloeb/2012/12/05/ikea-is-a-world-wide-wonder/#39a83b0836f4" data-track-click="{&quot;click_type&quot;:&quot;other&quot;,&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;outbound_click&quot;}" rel=" nofollow" target="_blank">the world's largest </a>furniture maker
with over 300 stores in 38 countries.&nbsp;The company's design manager
and has stuck around&nbsp;for his entire career
In an interview with Business Insider, Engman revealed&nbsp;his favorite Ikea product of all-time: the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S09010617/#/S09010617" data-track-click="{&quot;click_type&quot;:&quot;other&quot;,&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;outbound_click&quot;}" rel=" nofollow" target="_blank">Klippan loveseat</a>
designed the loveseat for the Scandinavian furniture giant in the late 1970s
and is still&nbsp;one of the most popular sofas that Ikea sells today.&nbsp;
Marcus&nbsp;Engman says it's easy to understand&nbsp;why so many households have bought the Klippan&nbsp;over the last three decades
The sofa comes in a standard two-seat size
which fits easily through most house doorways
And its owner can transform&nbsp;it with interchangeable fabric covers
making the design easy to adapt to evolving styles
Ikea also sells limited-edition collections of covers every year.)
"You can change its color and live with it for a long time,"&nbsp;Engman says
the sofa ranges from $249 to $299 in the US — a low price that Engman believes helps the Klippan&nbsp;appeal to many first-time apartment owners
He adds that the item&nbsp;carries many personal memories for him
Engman's father brought home many models of the sofa during its&nbsp;development
"I remember when he brought it home for tests
and he asked me and my sister what we thought of it," Engman says
"I have a lot of fond memories with that sofa
and I'm glad that it has survived for so long."
The long path revolving around the religious projects allows Sigurd Lewerentz to think and participate in every single part of the program
Also the prestige and respect earned by his own name as a devoted
meticulous and austere architect serves to round off
a career that gathers sometimes very personal interpretations about the ritual space
In the church of the small town of Klippan he tries to avoid conventional approaches to the elements of worship
though these are laid out with a great respect for Christian and Protestant tradition
Klippan’s relentless and contained modernity relies not so much on the abstraction of schemes as it does on the elaborate articulation of each part and each element in such a way that it is what it should be and forms part as well of a poetic discourse; and so that the symbols of the ritual and those of an architecture in love with its own matter are superimposed to one another
the offices and halls constitute a homogeneous complex of shapes open to small courtyards and gardens
They are reluctant to open to large spaces
as if they were trying to protect the privacy of a village with its prairies and pond
The articulation of the volumes seems as studied as its direct and basic modeling
There is an expressive identification of the author with the brick factory
to which the wood and copper on the roofs provide a melancholic accent and the glass hanging from the windows a dark reflection
The brick gives shape – almost obsessively – to the interior up to the minister’s seat
And steel – which appears unexpectedly in one single and large central pier – supplies a dramatic
harsh and straight contrast within this sculpted interior
there arent any match using your search terms
KLIPPAN, Sweden – High school star Karlee Brooks, who is with the Elite Accelerator Program (EAP) at the U.S. Olympic &amp; Paralympic Training Center (USOPTC), won a silver medal in the Senior division at the respected Klippan Lady Open on Sunday.
Brooks, who was a member of the 2023 U17 World Team, was edged in the championship finals by 2022 U23 World silver medalist Magdalena Glodek of Poland, 5-4.
Brooks went an impressive 3-0 on Saturday to punch her ticket into the finals, when she scored a 12-0 technical fall over Lobna Icaoui of Tunisia, a fall in 4:15 against Lilya Cohen of France and a 5-4 decision over Maelyss Rousselet of France.
Brooks was the only one of the five U.S. athletes who are U20 eligible to win a medal in the Klippan Lady Open Senior division this year.
Placing fifth for the USA were Hanna Errthum at 62 kg and May Prado at 65 kg.
Errthum, who trains at the USOPTC, lost a tight 13-10 bout in a bronze-medal match to 2023 Nordic U17 champion Mirijam Hansen of Norway. Prado, a member of the 2023 U.S. U17 World Team, lost her four matches in a five-athlete round robin.
Gold - Miruko Sakane (Japan)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Silver - Karlee Brooks (USA)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Bronze - Lobna Ichaoui (Tunisia)&nbsp;&nbsp;
Gold - Josefine Purschke (Germany)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Silver - Amoryolivia Andrich (Germany)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Bronze - Felicitas Domajeva (Norway)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Silver - Tindra Dalmyr (Sweden)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Bronze - Mia Oliver (France)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Silver - Siwar Bouseta (Tunisia)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
50 kg – Rianne Murphy, Crown Point, Ind. (Wyoming Seminary), 15th place
50 kg – Genesis Cejudo, Phoenix, Ariz. (EAP), 17th place
50 kg – Clare Booe, Tarpon Springs, Fla. (Wyoming Seminary), 10th place
53 kg – Karlee Brooks, Phoenix, Ariz. (EAP), silver medal
62 kg – Hanna Errthum, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Combat WC School of Wrestling/USOPTC), 5th place
65 kg – May Prado, Marietta, Ga, (Level Up), 5th place
LOSS Hedda Forare Berg (Sweden), fall, 1:02
LOSS Vanja Gersak Perez (Germany), tech fall 10-0
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Sweden (February 28) - The Kingdom of Sweden
and picturesque hamlets will this weekend play host to some of the fiercest female wrestlers on the plane
The Klippan Ladies Open takes place in the small town with a population of only 8000 tucked away the southern tip of the Scandinavian nation
All told over 40 world ranked wrestlers from four continents have travelled to Klippan to take the mat in one of the year’s premier wrestling tournaments
The 2014 Klippan features world-class competition at all eight weight classes
including some of the most decorated competitors from some of the world’s most powerful women’s wrestling nations
This year's tournament features noted stars from the far east of Europe with Russian and Azerbaijani contingents boasting decorated wrestlers like No
6 Svetlana LIPATOVA (RUS) at 53 kg and No.3  Svetlana LIPATOVA (RUS) at 60 kg
Arriving from the opposite end of the globe are strong sides from the North American nations of Canada and the USA
These two top women’s wrestling countries bring a host of top-ten wrestlers including No
While decorated competitors come to Klippan from far and wide
Leading the charge for the Swedes will be No
They join strong teams from Italy and Hungary
all hoping to see their wrestlers bring home gold
The event takes place on Saturday and Sunday
and fans can watch the action on a live web stream
The web broadcast of the tournament appears at the following address for the weekend
https://new.livestream.com/accounts/5108687/events/2716001
https://new.livestream.com/accounts/5108687/events/2716027
2 Mariya STADNYK (AZE) enters this weight as the favorite
The Azerbaijani star will encounter stiff opposition in a couple of rock-solid Russians
Three dangerous Americans also contend for medals at this weight in world No
19 Erin GOLSTON (USA) and 2012 Olympic bronze medalist Clarissa CHUN (USA)
Jasmine MIAN (CAN) and Lenka MATEJOVA (SVK) make 48 kg into one of Klippan’s most talent rich divisions
53 kg -- This weight is a three-horse race between a trio of top-ten wrestlers
Maria GUROVA (RUS) claims the highest world ranking in the 53 kg class at 6
8 Katarzyna KRAWCZYK (POL) both have what it takes to upset the GUROVA and claim the gold
55 kg -- Swedish superstar Sofia MATTSSON (SWE)
looks to delight her host nation fans with a Klippan gold medal
 The reigning World Championship runner up faces tough challenges in world No
the United States send two wrestlers up from a lighter classification
Past World silver medalist Helen MAROULIS (USA) and Sarah HILDEBRANDT (USA) enter the fray ranked No
58 kg -- Yet another second ranked wrestler graces this tournament in Yulia RATKEVICH (AZE)
 The Azerbaijani must beat out a quartet of talented North American adversaries to claim gold
60 kg -- The 60kg gold medal should go to the winner of the match between two top Russians
third ranked Svetlana LIPATOVA (RUS) and fourth ranked Zhargalma TSYRENOVA (RUS)
who has shown the ability to beat anyone in the world
18 Deanna BETTERMAN (USA) adds serious depth to this classification
63 kg -- The exciting second ranked Anastasija GRIGORJEVA (LAT) brings her spectacular skills to 63 kg
The Latvian throw queen‘s biggest challenge come from the host nation’s Henna JOHANSSON (SWE)
15 Danielle LAPPAGE (CAN) also look like solid bets to make the podium
69 kg -- The highest ranked wrestlers at this stacked and wide-open weight are world  No
join the Focken and Yeats  as medal threats
Three rugged Americans round out this division
75 kg -- Canada’s highest ranked wrestler at Klippan
13 Sabira ALIEVA (AZE) travel northwest to vie for gold as well
18 Epp MAE (EST) travels across the Baltic in search of a Klippan medal to call her own
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The second-hand IKEA market is booming and these are the design classic that can command a serious premium
IKEA transformed how we buy furniture when it launched its first flatpacks in 1953
Since then it has become synonymous with clever design and affordability
While IKEA made owning a design classic accessible for homes across the world
there are a handful of IKEA pieces that have become so collectable that they can go for &pound;1000s at auction
the best IKEA investment pieces are usually discontinued dating back to the 1950s
'These items are likely not available anymore
or may have only been sold for a short time before being discontinued
rendering them highly sought after because of their rarity,' explains Andreas Siesing
'We are likely just at the beginning of a massive price increase on IKEA investment items,' he explains
'IKEA is highly skilled when it comes to preserving its history
Its rich history means the IKEA brand on the secondhand market will only become stronger.'
So which pieces should you keep your eyes peeled for
there is one specific armchair considered the company's holy grail
Only a few units were produced back in 1958
one sold for over &pound;10,000!' says Andreas
In fact, a <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://auctionet.com/en/2344964-bengt-ruda-armchair-cavelli-ikea-1958-59" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-url="https://auctionet.com/en/2344964-bengt-ruda-armchair-cavelli-ikea-1958-59" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" data-hl-processed="none">Bengt Ruda CAVELLI sold on Auctionet</a> in November 2024 for that eye-watering price tag
This particular chair was removed from the IKEA catalogue back in the 90s because it was almost impossible to sit on
It's rumoured to have only sold 3,000 units and was removed from the catalogue within a year
However, Andreas explains that this rarity has made the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://auctionet.com/en/1677008-verner-panton-vilbert-chairs-six-pieces-of-which-five-in-unbreaked-packaging-one" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-url="https://auctionet.com/en/1677008-verner-panton-vilbert-chairs-six-pieces-of-which-five-in-unbreaked-packaging-one" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" data-hl-processed="none">VILBERT Chair</a> worth around&nbsp;&pound;700 second-hand
This sofa was designed in 1972 a few years before the cult KLIPPAN sofa
Andreas explains that IKEA's founder had predicted it would 'too difficult to manufacture and unsellable'
It proved him wrong for a few years but was retired from the collection
This entry into the list isn't strictly furniture
but the TELEGONO lamp was IKEA's first ever lighting offering
Launching in the 1970 IKEA catalogue it was designed by renowned Italian architect and industrial designer Vico Magistretti
'In recent years, <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://auctionet.com/en/2626143-table-lamp-telegono-vico-magistretti-for-ikea-1970" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-url="https://auctionet.com/en/2626143-table-lamp-telegono-vico-magistretti-for-ikea-1970" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" data-hl-processed="none">prices for this unique lamp have quadrupled</a> and even quintupled
Well-maintained examples are hard to find,' explains Andreas
One of these lamps sold for &pound;400 on Auctionet in January
The colour and curved design are not miles away from the <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/ikea-doughnut-lamp-sabine-marcelis-varmblixt-collection" data-before-rewrite-localise="https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/ikea-doughnut-lamp-sabine-marcelis-varmblixt-collection">Varmblixt lamp that was launched in 2023</a> and was designed by Rotterdam-based designer Sabine Marcelis
The PS collection which launched in the mid-1990s is evidence that it's worth keeping an eye on current IKEA collection for future investments pieces
'Not bad for an IKEA piece that is so young.'
So next time your second hand shopping or clearing out a loft keep your eyes peeled for one of these hidden IKEA gems
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She graduated with a Masters degree in magazine journalism from City
before starting her journalism career as a staff writer on women's weekly magazines
She fell into the world of homes and interiors after joining the Ideal Home website team in 2019 as a Digital Writer
In 2020 she moved into position of Homes News Editor working across Homes &amp; Gardens
Gardeningetc and Ideal Home covering everything from the latest viral cleaning hack to the next big interior trend
 <a href="/" target="_blank" title="William May" class="text">By William May</a>
Sweden (February 15) – Rio 2016 gold medal finalists Erica WIEBE (CAN) and Valerie KOBLOVA-ZHOLOBOVA (RUS) return to international competition this weekend at the lead-off event of an unofficial Triple Crown of women’s wrestling – the Klippan Ladies Open
hometown heroine Jenny FRANSSON (SWE) and fellow Rio 2016 bronze medalist Monika MICHALIK (POL) are also entered in the senior-junior division competition at Klippan Sporthall on Saturday and Sunday
who enjoyed a short stint in the Indian Pro League in January
comes to Sweden seeking a third Klippan crown at 75kg after back-to-back triumphs in 2014 and 2015
Pan American champion Justina DISTASIO (CAN) could pose the biggest challenge to Wiebe at heavyweight along with Paris Grand Prix medalists Cynthia VESCAN (FRA) and Epp MAE (EST) as well as European silver medal winner Alena STARODUBTSEVA (RUS)
who came within five seconds of snaring a gold medal in Rio
faces a crowded field of challengers at 58kg led by Yarygin Grand Prix titlist Aisuluu TYNYBEKOVA (KGZ)
The Asian champion will be seeking to reverse a 4-1 semifinal loss in Rio to Koblova
World bronze medalist at 60kg Emese BARKA (HUN) is entered at 58kg along with Paris winner Michelle FAZZARI (CAN) – another Rio Olympian
 two-time junior European champ Grace BULLEN (NOR) and Yarygin runner-up Veronika CHUMIKOVA (RUS)
will seek a second win in Klippan but will likely have to get by junior world champ and Paris titlist Koumba LARROQUE (FRA)
A win for Fransson will be her first triumph at home since 2011
Michalik is entered at 63kg and could face Pan American Games champ Braxton STONE (CAN)
European Games gold medalist Valeria LAZINSKAYA (RUS) along with fellow Rio Olympians Henna JOHANSSON (SWE) and Inna TRAZHUKOVA (RUS)
Rio 2016 Olympian at 58kg Petra OLLI (FIN) is back at 60kg
where she has ruled Klippan the last two years while she targets a fifth Open title in a row
Another wrestler seeking to keep her Klippan streak alive is three-time cadet world champion Yui SUSAKI (JPN)
who won her senior international debut at the Yarygin Grand Prix last month
Susaki won in Klippan as a cadet the last three years and is in the hunt for her first senior crown at 48kg but will have to get by Rio 2016 bronze medal finalist Patricia BERMUDEZ (ARG)
2015 world bronze medal winner Jessica BLASZKA (NED) as well as Olympians Jasmine MIAN (CAN) and Alina VUC (ROU)
Katarzyna KRAWCZYK (POL) appears to be the favorite at 53kg after bronze medals in Klippan in 2015 and 2016
while 55kg could come down to showdowns among 2015 junior world medalists Ramona GALAMBOS (HUN)
Becka LEATHERS (USA) and European under-23 runner-up Aleksandra ANDREEVA (RUS)
 <a href="/" target="_blank" title="Eric Olanowski " class="text">By Eric Olanowski </a>
Reviewing Mohammadian's magical Matteo Pellicone run
Lorincz winning his sixth Ranking Series title and Zhou's eight-point comeback on Mensah-Stock
Also looking at the Russian Greco-Roman National Championships and results from Sweden's Klippan Lady Open
Mohammadian Has Magical Run at Matteo Pellicone; Dake Wins in Debut at 74kg Mohammadhossein MOHAMMADIAN (IRI) had a magical run to the 97kg title at the Matteo Pellicone
Mohammadian’s five victories included a fall over an Olympic champion
a world fifth-place finisher and a European runner-up
Mohammadian kickstarted his day by crushing Alisher YERGALI (KAZ)
The Iranian downed the man who qualified Kazakhstan for the 2020 Olympic Games
He followed up that hot start with a second technical superiority victory
he thumped reigning U23 world champion Bo NICKAL (USA)
Mohammadian picked up arguably the biggest win of his career when he flattened Olympian champion
An 11-0 showing against 2018 world bronze-medal finisher Abraham de Jesus CONYEDO RUANO (ITA) inserted the Iranian into the finals
where he met Aliaksandr HUSHTYN (BLR) for the 97kg title
He capped off his dominant run to a Matteo Pellicone gold medal
where he outscored his five opponents 41-0
with a 9-0 blanking of Hushtyn and brought home his first career Rankings Series title
and after his Turkish opponent was hit with a fleeing-the-hold call
the American went back on top in par terre
A pair of gut wrenches less than 20 seconds left gave Dake the 11-0 technical superiority victory and a second Ranking Series title
Matteo Pellicone Freestyle Recaps:<a href="https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/mohammadian-mauls-snyder-en-route-matteo-pellicone-title">RECAP: Mohammadian Mauls Snyder En Route to Matteo Pellicone Title</a><a href="https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/dake-dismantles-demirtas-debut-74kg-usa-wins-trio-day-four-golds">RECAP: Dake Dismantles Demirtas in Debut at 74kg; USA Wins Trio of Day Four Golds</a>
Interviews:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWfeskasuOjB7vEV1dNFmkiko6CVxc-69">Post-Match Interviews with the Freestyle Champions </a>
<a href="https://unitedworldwrestling.org/event/matteo-pellicone?tab=results">RESULTS </a>57kg - Thomas Patrick GILMAN (USA) df
4-361kg - (Nordic Style) - Kumar RAVI (IND) df
7-5 97kg - Mohammadhossein MOHAMMADIAN (IRI) df
9-0 125kg - Amir Hossein Abbas ZARE (IRI) df
Viktor LORINCZ (HUN) edged Kumar SUNIL (IND)
at 87kg and became the first wrestler to win six Ranking Series titles
The Hungarian tallied 19 wins in his previous five Ranking Series appearances
Lorincz improved his Ranking Series record to a perfect 23-0 with a 2-1 win over last year’s Asian silver medalist Kumar SUNIL (IND) in the 87kg finals
I want to continue this very good series for me
I want to win the last two qualifications (European Championships and Poland Open) because it helps my seed for the Olympic Games,” said Lorincz
picked up an inactivity point and a stepout in the first period
He had his lead cut to a single point when he was dinged for an inactivity point himself
But the Hungarian Hammer relied on his world-renowned defensive skills and hung on to win an unprecedented sixth Ranking Series title
I want to (build) my strength and power for the other tournaments.”
Matteo Pellicone Greco-Roman Recap:<a href="https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/lorincz-locks-sixth-career-ranking-series-gold-medal">RECAP: Lorincz Locks up Sixth Career Ranking Series Gold Medal</a>
Interviews:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWfeskasuOjB7vEV1dNFmkiko6CVxc-69">Post-Match Interviews with the Greco-Roman Champions </a>
<a href="https://unitedworldwrestling.org/event/matteo-pellicone?tab=results">RESULTS </a>55kg - (Nordic Style) - Dogus AYAZCI (TUR) df
4-3 63kg - (Nordic Style) -  Andres MONTANO ARROYO (VEN) df
11-0 67kg -  Makhmud BAKHSHILLOEV (UZB) df
3-172kg -  Mohamed Ibrahim Elsayed Ibrahi ELSAYED (EGY) df
Zhou Shocks Mensah with Eight-Point CombackIt's no secret that ZHOU Feng (CHN) was the underdog coming into her Matteo Pellicone finals against reigning world champion Tamyra MENSAH (USA)
and though she fell behind by eight points
she remained composed enough to erase an 8-0 second-period deficit to win the 68kg gold medal
from winning her fourth consecutive Ranking Series title
Zhou surrendered three takedowns and a trapped arm gut and trailed 8-0
“I was thinking the match is not finished and I didn’t give up.” 
kickstarted her unexpected comeback with two points from a defensive stop
She tacked on six additional points from three gut wrenches and closed out the match on top
most of (these wrestlers) will participate in the Olympic Games
so to get the gold medal makes me very happy.”
Sarah HILDEBRANDT (USA) dropped down from 53kg to 50kg and won the Matteo Pellicone title with a 4-2 come-from-behind win over reigning world silver medalist Emilia VUC (ROU)
If there were any questions surrounding Sarah HILDEBRANDT (USA) moving down to 50kg coming into Rome – they’ve been answered on Friday night
Hildebrandt scored a takedown with two seconds left and stole the gold medal from Emilia VUC (ROU) in the 50kg finals battle that featured a pair of past world silver medalists
who was down 2-1 with under 10 seconds left
“You’re not going to win because I'm not going to lose.” And that’s exactly what happened
The 2018 world silver medalist used an underhook throw by with under ten seconds left to get to the body of her Romanian opponent
and barley scored the takedown as time expired to win her second Ranking Series title
Interviews:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWfeskasuOjB7vEV1dNFmkiko6CVxc-69">Post-Match Interviews with the Women's Wrestling Champions </a>
4-0 55kg - (Nordic Style) - Vanesa KALADZINSKAYA (BLR) df
10-0 57kg - Odunayo Folasade ADEKUOROYE (NGR) df
10-0 59kg - (Nordic Style) -  Anhelina LYSAK (UKR) df
via fall 62kg - Aisuluu TYNYBEKOVA (KGZ) df
via injury default 65kg - (Nordic Style) - Inna TRAZHUKOVA (RUS) df
8-8 72kg - (Nordic Style) - Maria SELMAIER (GER) df
8-6 76kg -  Erica Elizabeth WIEBE (CAN) df
Davit CHAKVETADZE defeated Alexander KOMAROV
in the 87kg Greco-Roman Russian National fInals
Russian Greco-Roman National Championships Wrap up in NovosibirskThe southwestern Siberian city Novosibirsk
known for breeding two of the most feared Greco-Roman wrestlers in Olympic history
Aleksandr KARELIN (RUS) and Roman VLASOV (RUS)
hosted the 2020 Russian Greco-Roman National Championships over the weekend
Rio Olympic champion Davit CHAKVETADZE reemerged as the favorite to represent Russia at the continental representative at 87kg
while Sergey SEMENOV showed that he’s back to his winning ways after a disappointing 2019 campaign
was triumphant in his quest to win a second 87kg national title in the last three years and may have cemented himself as Russia’s European Championship representative
And though Chakvetadze was the reigning 87kg national champion
he finished behind Komarov at the 2019 Grand Prix of Germany
which kept him off of Russia’s 2019 Nur-Sultan team
And after Komarov’s 11th-place finish in Kazakhstan
whoever Russia elects to roll with moving forward
will have to qualify their nation for the 2020 Olympic Games at 87kg
2018 world champion Sergey Semenov sealed up at 3-0 win over Zurabi GEDEHAURI and got back to his winning ways after he failed to lock up an Olympic qualification spot with a disappointing 17th-place in Nur-Sultan
According to <a href="http://www.wrestrus.ru/">www.wrestrus.ru</a> ’s correspondent Tigran AVANIAN
Russia’s lineup for the 2020 European Championships is scheduled to be released on February 6
It should be noted that the following wrestlers were released from the 2020 Russian National Championships:  60kg – Sergey EMELIN (2018 world champion
2019 world silver)60kg – Stepan MARYANYAN (2018 world champion
2019 world silver)67kg – Artem SURKOV (2018 world champion
2019 world silver)77kg – Roman VLASOV (Two-time Olympic champion)97kg – Musa EVLOEV (2019 and ‘18 world champion)
Japan Wins Five Klippan Lady Open Golds; Bullen Wrestles in Italy and Sweden Days ApartJapan won five of nine gold medals at the Klippan Lady Open
while Grace BULLEN (NOR) grabbed gold in Sweden days after competing in Italy at the Matteo Pellicone
Tsugumi SAKURAI (JPN) and Yuka KAGAMI (JPN) won their respective traditional brackets as Ami ISHII (JPN) won the 65kg Nordic style bracket
each ended their matches early with 10-0 shutout wins
Ito blanked Felicia GALLO (FRA) and Kataoka shutout Ellen RIESTERER (GER)
Sakurai scored the biggest win for Japan when she snuck past seven-time world and Olympic medalist
Japan’s final gold medalist was Yuka Kagami
Norway’s Grace Bullen won gold at 59kg at the Klippan Lady Open days after going wrestling in Italy at the Matteo Pellicone
Bullen went 2-2 but fell to eventual 57kg silver and bronze medalists
the 2018 U23 world champion throttled Abigail NETTE (USA)
<a href="https://www.liga-db.de/Turniere/VT/2020/SE/200117_Klippans/indexSWE.htm">RESULTS</a>50kg - Umi ITO (JPN) df
4-2 57kg - (Nordic Style) - Lauren LOUIVE (USA) df
via fall 65 kg - (Nordic Style) - Ami ISHII (JPN) df
8-3 72 kg - (Nordic Style) - Danuté DOMIKAITYE (LTU) df
With the new tissue machine supplied by Recard Klippan mill now offers tissue paper capacity in excess of 40,000 tpy
Swedens tissue paper manufacturer Klippans Bruk
started production on its new TM 11 last week
The company was now concentrating its work on achieving the correct specifications and quality standards
Klippans Bruk expects the trimming period with start-up orders to take a couple of weeks
 The Klippan mill is specialized in the production of paper for coloured table napkins. The company reportedly <a href="https://www.euwid-paper.com/news/klippan-builds-new-tissue-machine/">invested €15m (SEK150m) in the new tissue machine</a> with a wire width of 3.2 m and a construction speed of 1,700 m/min
Klippans Bruk puts the capacity of the new tissue machine at 30,000 tpy
The investment is said to quadruple Klippan mill's production capacity and create 20-25 new jobs
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Half of Sweden's wool is wasted due to excessive vegetable matter
but textile manufacturer Klippan Yllefabrik
in collaboration with The Swedish Wool Initiative led by Axfoundation
Introducing premium worsted yarn crafted from previously discarded Swedish wool
now embraced by multiple prominent fashion brands
Unlocking new avenues in sustainable fashion
crafted from previously discarded Swedish wool
offers fashion brands access to high-quality
Photo: Axfoundation and Klippan Yllefabrik
&quot;It&#39;s a massive waste of resources to discard Swedish wool simply because it contains excess straw residue
Klippan Yllefabrik has found a solution by combing the wool and removing these plant parts
a step towards a sustainable fashion industry,&quot; explains G&ouml;sta Magnusson
a veteran with over 50 years in the wool industry.​
The concept for Swedish worsted yarn originated at the kitchen table of a wool broker at V&auml;stkustens Ullinsamling in Laholm
unsellable due to excessive plant residues resulting from top-tier animal welfare practices in Sweden
Klippan Yllefabrik sought high-quality wool for fashion buyers who previously shunned slightly coarser Swedish yarn
Klippan Yllefabrik rejected wool with high levels of vegetable matter
knowing that debris persisted even after washing
By introducing an additional step - combing the wool - the plant residues could be effectively removed
resulting in a soft and pliable worsted yarn
This breakthrough opens new avenues in the Swedish wool industry
&quot;Swedish wool has traditionally been relegated to coarser materials and stuffing
offers something entirely different - a fine yarn from Swedish wool
It&#39;s slightly thinner and perfect for knitting warm sweaters.&quot;
This Swedish wool innovation is a standout achievement of The Swedish Wool Initiative - a collaborative effort across the wool value chain
Successes include Sweden&#39;s first national classification system for wool and an improved infrastructure with wool brokers connecting buyers and sellers
Several product innovations have also been launched ranging from new yarns to finished wool products in fashion
Project Manager for The Swedish Wool Initiative at Axfoundation
underscores the significance of collaboration in maximizing Swedish wool utilization:
&quot;This is a prime example of innovation bolstering sustainable textile production
such strides wouldn&#39;t be possible without uniting the entire value chain
By aligning Swedish wool processing with industrial needs
we pave the way for sustainable products across various sectors
with renowned Swedish brands like Filippa K
and R&ouml;yk already planning to incorporate it into future collections
&quot;We&#39;re proud to present this innovative worsted yarn to the market
It&#39;s ready to use and available in various colors
We hope this sparks interest among many more,&quot; says Pernilla Roos
is a broad collaboration between stakeholders across the value chain &ndash; from sheep owners to Swedish companies in fashion
The goal is to enable Swedish brands and suppliers to easily access competitive Swedish wool raw materials of high and consistent quality
The project is a collaboration between Axfoundation
The project&#39;s expert group includes Animalia
and the Swedish Sheep Breeding Association
The project is carried out with support from Sweden&acute;s innovation agency Vinnova
non-profit organization working practically and concretely towards building a sustainable society
Axfoundation develops practical solutions to complex sustainability challenges within Future Food and Future Materials
Believing strongly in business as a driving force for change and in broad collaboration between relevant actors in society
Axfoundation collaborates with over 300 partners across sectors and industries
the organization tackles local and global sustainability challenges based on practical issues related to the things we buy
the food we eat and the resources we use.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://hypebeast.com/brands/ikea">IKEA</a> is turning 75 years old this year
the Swedish furniture giant will relaunch iconic pieces from the 1950s to the 2000s
The commemorative installment will arrive in three distinct collections that are all under the series dubbed Gratulera
The company rummaged through its extensive archive to select items such as its first-ever Klippan sofa and retro Ekenäset armchair
&#8220;Each launch is different to the other, signifying its time period; from dark woods with a classic expression, to a very playful style with strong colours and then to a more natural look with Scandinavian woods and graphic colours,&#8221; said IKEA&#8217;s creative leader Karin Gustavsson to <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2018/08/02/ikea-75th-anniversary-gratulera-series-design-news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dezeen</a>
<a href="https://hypebeast.com/brands/ikea">IKEA’s</a> newest collection is called LYSKRAFT
Created in collaboration with Dutch studio Scholten &amp; Baijings
the range reworks Ikea’s most popular items such as the Poang lounge chair and Klippan sofa
using textured seat covers and other small twists usually seen in the Ikea hack scene
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The interior powerhouse has collaborated with the denim label for a sustainable celebration of the fashion and interior worlds 
Each sofa cover is made from 40% post-consumer recycled denim
which equates to two pairs of pre-loved jeans
This inventive new method will save approximately 27,000 liters of water and cut the carbon footprint by 67% when compared to the industry standard.&nbsp;
The collaboration similarly aims to reduce landfill waste
as less than 1% of old denim is currently recycled into new garments
they hope to accelerate the change of adopting circular business models for the greater good of the planet
Deployment Leader at New Business and Innovation Deployment at IKEA Sweden
&lsquo;The KLIPPAN sofa is an iconic IKEA product
By offering new sofa covers made from recycled materials
we can help customers to renew their sofa and reuse materials
We are happy to work together with MUD Jeans to make the KLIPPAN sofa cover with recycled denim
This simple action will give new life to the sofas and worn jeans.&rsquo;&nbsp;
Head of Circular Development at the Inter IKEA Group
emphasizes IKEA and MUD&rsquo;s shared values
suggesting that &lsquo;IKEA wants to grow within the boundaries of the planet&rsquo; and believes &lsquo;all materials are valuable and should not be wasted.&rsquo;
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we can work together to secure new sources of recycled materials and develop products using post-consumer materials such as recycled jeans,&rsquo; Malin adds.&nbsp;
See: <a data-analytics-id="inline-link" href="https://www.livingetc.com/news/ikea-summer-collection-2021-editors-picks" data-before-rewrite-localise="https://www.livingetc.com/news/ikea-summer-collection-2021-editors-picks">Take a peek at IKEA&rsquo;s latest collection for the summer</a> &ndash; including our Editor&rsquo;s best picks
This KLIPPAN sofa cover will be available to buy across Europe
It is currently available to purchase in UK IKEA stores.&nbsp;
She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles
before becoming H&amp;G's News Editor in April 2022
Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph
following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds
During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing
she gained writing experience in the US whilst studying in New York
Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris
where she produced content for a French travel site
where she relocated from her hometown in Yorkshire
she experiments with interior design trends and draws inspiration from the home decor ideas she observes in her everyday work life
Her favorite pieces include her antique typewriter and her expansive collection of houseplants
she is browsing London&rsquo;s coffee shops and bookstores to add to her ever-growing library
taking over the open shelving in her apartment
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