Bas Korsten
Global Creative Lead at J. Walter Thompson Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
TitleUnstainable Thobe (120s)
BriefAN INNOVATIVE PIECE OF CLOTHING THAT SOLVES A CENTURIES-OLD PROBLEM We partnered with a local tailor to create a new fabric that was sewn according to the traditional ways of the thobe.Together, we developed a nanotechnology coating that was applied directly to the yarn of the thread.The result is a fabric that is not only stain-proof and washable, but also breathable and light - ideal tor the local extremelv-high temberature.
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Campaign Unstainable Thobe
Advertiser Kraft Heinz
Brand Heinz
Date of First Broadcast/Publication 2022 / 9
Business Sector Food
Story The world’s first stain-proof thobe that invites Arabs to eat fearlessly.INSIGHTThe thobe is an iconic white garment in the Arabian Gulf region worn by Arab men for centuries. Keeping its pristine white color is a proud tradition passed on through generations.It's no surprise that eating while wearing a thobe can be scary, because a stain on ones tope is a stain on ones pride.Could Heinz, a global brand that encourages eating food carefree, take this opportunity to become locally relevant?IDEAAN INNOVATIVE PIECE OF CLOTHING THAT SOLVES A CENTURIES-OLD PROBLEMWe partnered with a local tailor to create a new fabric that was sewn according to the traditional ways of the thobe.Together, we developed a nanotechnology coating that was applied directly to the yarn of the thread.The result is a fabric that is not only stain-proof and washable, but also breathable and light - ideal tor the local extremelv-high temberature.
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