For years tennis balls have inspired furniture makers and fashion designers — remember Bethanie Mattek Sands' extravagant yellow dress at the 2011 Pre-Wimbledon Party and her crazy on-court jacket that same fortnight. Now we have Chesters, an American company that creates flip-flops out of 100% real tennis ball felt, meant to cater not only tennis enthusiasts, but all people who appreciate simple, unique and crisp design.
The fuzzy material is treated with a non-toxic, silicone based solution to help resist sweat, grime and water absorption.