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Karuun is an innovative and sustainable material crafted from the transformation of rattan, a climbing plant naturally found in the tropical forests of Indonesia. For centuries, rattan has been harvested for furniture and everyday items. However, thanks to a patented process pioneered by the German company Out for Space, rattan has gained new properties and possibilities.

By cultivating rattan for karuun®, the company is actively leading a shift in the environmental and social aspects of the economy. Globalization is not only reshaping ecosystems and global society’s values, culture, and politics but also revolutionizing the industrial landscape.

This is precisely why they have introduced the karuun® cycle. In collaboration with their partners Fairventures Worldwide, the VIVERE Group, and GIZ, they are at the forefront of initiatives aimed at conserving and restoring tropical forests.

Simultaneously, they are enhancing the transparency and traceability of their supply chains. With the assistance of a dedicated app developed in partnership with an integrated technology firm, customers can now accurately trace the origin of rattan, enabling the company to transparently map and continually enhance their social and environmental impact.

Projects

KARUUN SHINE - Karuun® Shine is created by precisely sawing the surface wood of a karuun® block. This method of cutting exposes the inner hollow capillaries of rattan, revealing a delicately tiled pattern on a naturally perforated surface that possesses translucency and a slight malleability. When observed from different angles, Karuun® Shine appears to exhibit varying levels of thickness and translucency, and rearranging the pieces in a particular manner can create the illusion of individual pixel-like surfaces.
KARUUN STRIPE - Karuun® Stripe boasts remarkable material characteristics despite its remarkably low weight. Its formability and tensile strength are particularly impressive when it comes to the manufacturing process. Additionally, Karuun® Stripe is coated with a thin layer of cellulose to prevent the formation of cracks during processing.
KARUUN 3D - The remarkable three-dimensional flexibility of karuun® 3D is achieved through the precise alignment of longitudinal fibers and capillaries, combined with the resilience of a waterproof, 3D cellulose nonwoven fabric. This unique combination allows for squeezing, pulling, and stretching, enabling flexible customization for various applications. This not only reduces weight but also positions karuun® 3D as an excellent eco-friendly substitute for plastics and an ideal material for technical veneers.

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