Cradle draws inspiration from materials technology now common in footwear manufacture. The knitted backrest conforms and supports the sitters body shape delivering a comfortable experience through flexibility and tension. The 3d knitted technology and approach utilised in Cradle’s backrest reduces the amount of material whilst increasing comfort can be paralleled to Flyknit technology found in the upper of Nike footwear. The soft and cushioning foam seat of Cradle, absorbs the impact of sitting and supports the weight of the user, relates to the approach of footwear soles that utilise cushioning foam to absorb the impact of running. Cradle also offers the ability for architects and interior designers to specify the yarn colour in both the vertical and horizontal direction in the knitted backrest and the textxile of the upholstered seat in a Nike ID fashion.