Create with nature: working with customizable, bio-based materials
NUVImaterials are produced roll-to-roll in Germany and made from regionally available plants and minerals. A new way to imagine designs working with nature.
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.
WebsiteInstagramLinkedinNUVI is a German company specializing in the development and production of sustainable textile materials. Founded by Nina Rössler and Christophe Cappon, the company creates scalable, plastic-free, and fully bio-based coated textiles. Production occurs in Germany using regionally sourced plants and minerals.
NUVI material’s properties
These textiles possess distinct properties that differentiate them from conventional materials. The focus is on preserving the natural characteristics of the core ingredients, including color, touch, scent and texture. Therefore, core materials are minimally processed so that the inherent qualities of the raw materials take the spotlight. Examples include “Marmora,” a marble-based coating, and “Creta,” derived from champagne chalk, together with the newest lab-scale production of “Papillio”, a material born from butterfly pea flowers.
More variants and other bio-based materials from the company are sustainably sourced from plants and minerals, offering a range of colors, embossings, and unique aesthetics. Customizable, supple, and easy to work with, they are DIN tested, durable, and optimized for roll-to-roll industrial-scale production.
About the applications
NUVI’s innovative textiles have a wide range of applications. They are used in various industries, including fashion, interiors and automotive. The company’s first-generation teak leaf material was initially used to create yoga straps, lamps, and fashion accessories. Today, there’s constant exploration on new possible applications for such custom designed materials, such as the “Papilio” biomaterial made from butterfly pea flowers.
Available in several sizes
Custom made bio-based options are generally designed together with clients. The backing material can be a linen-viscose blend or a cotton canvas, while the standard thickness of the coated fabric is generally about 0.7 mm. The company offers samples of its newest innovations, allowing potential clients to experience their plastic-free textiles firsthand. Co-developments of bespoke materials and roll-to-roll production can also ensure scalability and consistency in quality.
NUVI is at the forefront of the sustainable textile revolution, combining German engineering with EU-sourced natural materials. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability has earned it recognition, including the German Award for Sustainability Projects 2023. As NUVI continues to develop next-generation materials, it is poised to make a significant impact on the global textile industry.
