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
- 2026-07-17: ReBuilding Center JAPAN upcycles gym floors from Suwa public buildings
- 2026-07-16: Kimono Sunao selected for national project to recycle unused kimonos
- 2026-07-09: JR Kyushu marks 20 years of recycling train tickets into toilet paper
- 2026-07-02: i-kasa reaches 1000 station milestone in mission to eliminate disposable umbrellas
- 2026-06-30: SEAL launches bag collection using upcycled Fujikura parachute fabric
