EcoLattice, an advanced material reinventing foam technology
The global challenge of managing foam waste has prompted a re-evaluation of traditional manufacturing practices. EcoLattice is a material developed […]
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Materially helps companies in the development and promotion of sustainable innovation starting from materials. We work with a focus on circular economy and materials innovation through a design thinking approach. Our team’s expertise and our network rely on 20+ years of international projects and experiences.
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A novel, biodegradable, and easily recyclable textile fiber from corn
Today, less than 1% of global textile fibers are recycled into new textile products, enforcing dependency on virgin raw materials, […]
Modularity and circular design for reusable furniture solutions
Born as a collaborative research project between Studio Jonathan Radetz and Fraunhofer WKI, unveiled during the special exhibition Materially – […]
Create with nature: working with customizable, bio-based materials
NUVI is a German company specializing in the development and production of sustainable textile materials. Founded by Nina Rössler and […]
Elevating design with advanced vapor smoothing technology
3dnextech, an Italian innovative startup, is headquartered in Livorno, Tuscany. It originated as a spin-off from the Sant’Anna School of […]
A sustainable material for the future of furnishings and eco-design practices
In the realm of design, the quest for sustainable materials is more pressing than ever. In this context, new alternatives […]
Using light and ceramic structures to bring colors onto metallic surfaces
Stainless steel is a remarkably powerful material, well known for its exceptional mechanical performances and surface properties, which make it […]
Reinventing spring technology for a more sustainable comfort
Octaspring technology is a very practical example of how this approach supports the development of better products. For years now, […]
The second life of PVB from automotive windshields
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) is a resin typically used in the production of laminated safety glass, such as automotive windshields. Its […]
Materials crafting the future of Sustainable Design thanks to biocomposite technology
Founded with a clear vision to reduce the carbon footprint of plastic production, Trifilon has emerged as one of the […]
Nature’s warmth: the ecological impact of innovative plant-based insulation
Ponda, the mind behind the creation of the innovative material BioPuff, is a UK-based company addressing sustainability in design creations […]
The world of bioplastics and their extensive potential in design applications
In an era where sustainability is paramount, bioplastics have definitely emerged as a beacon of innovation in material science. They […]
Leap, a more than 85% bio-based material made with upcycled apple waste
Founded in 2017 by Hannah Michaud and Mikael Eydt, Copenhagen-based Beyond Leather Materials has always been dedicated to pushing the […]
How materials are transforming the present thanks to research, industry and conscious design
For over two decades, Materially has been a reference point in Italy in the research of innovative and sustainable materials […]
The story of a practical, functional textile material from banana fibers
QWSTION was founded in Switzerland in 2008 with the aim to challenge conventional ways of designing, making and using bags […]
Here is an innovative technology for colored electronic paper
The development of this product has been exploring all the challenges and potential of nanotechnologies embedded in such devices. E-skin […]
Stoneskin: a new material engineered to rethink the use of natural stone
Stonearts, the company behind Stoneskin, is an Austrian company that has developed a manufacturing process based on artisanal craftsmanship to […]
Seastex: rediscovering mussel beards for performative applications
Have you ever enjoyed a plate of mussels but were bothered by their ‘beard’? Well, the annoying plastic-like filament is […]
mBlack, a 100% bio based material derived entirely from renewable resources
More and more, we are getting familiar with biochar, a carbon-rich material with a high carbon content, a stable structure […]
ColorQuant, a groundbreaking, easy coloring of photovoltaic modules
In 2022 Merck and Ceramic Colors Wolbring GmbH jointly developed the ColorQuantTM solar technology, challenging the idea of power efficiency […]
A new material made from tea waste revolutionizing the fashion industry
Finding new ways to express creativity through materials without harming the environment or animals has now become an almost everyday […]
Broken glass that makes perfect shine: a versatile material from industrial waste
Glass is a wonderful and ancient material, intuitively desirable also for its recyclability. However, it is not easy to find […]
This injection molding technology creates super lightweight yet durable materials
Not all “plastics” are made alike. Occasionally, research and industry come together to generate an innovative material outperforming those which […]
Long bamboo fibers for high-performance composite applications
Bambooder‘s founder Marc Bokeloh and co-founder Dr.Ir.Ing. Almer van der Stoel developed a patented technology to mechanically extract bamboo fibers […]
Karuun: discovering the beauty of nature thanks to material design
Karuun is an innovative and sustainable material developed from the transformation of rattan, a climbing plant that grows in the […]
Polygood: an environmental conscious material unlocking sustainability on a large scale
Polygood by The Good Plastic Company is a distinctive surface material made from 100% recycled and 100% recyclable plastic. It […]
Kajkao: a sustainable, biodegradable material from cocoa
The Kajkao material was born from a design and science-focused approach. Here is the story on its origins, properties and […]
How pressure sensors are going to enhance physical-digital interaction in product design
The integration of haptic actuators in products offers several advantages in terms of advanced functionalities, bringing new life to the […]
A resourceful nature: unique, stone-like tiles from by-products of the fishing industry
As several factories started to shut down in the French Basque Region, and forecasting the consequent loss of industrial know-how, […]
Pine tree resin for fully natural, biodegradable, composite materials
By studying and looking at local natural resources of New Aquitaine, in 2017 French company Arrosia started developing a new […]