Sanyo Paper released six designs of table mats made from recycled industrial paper. They collaborated with five groups of fashion designers and picture book authors to bring these upcycled table mats. Industrial grade crepe paper was used as the material, which has the strength and elasticity created by unique wrinkles and has a water resistance level that is rare for paper.

More on upcycling from Japan
- 2026-02-20: Recycled leather animal puzzles receives Good Toy 2025 prize
- 2026-02-19: Japanese craftsman launches Repair Glass upcycling broken wine glasses
- 2026-02-16: Kyoto brand SANS-SERIF upcycles British bus roll signs into two-way bags
- 2026-02-09: Karatsu NPO and Waseda launch online store for upcycled plastics
- 2026-02-09: KOSÉ to upcycle discarded cosmetics into green energy catalysts
