MC 78004 LOLI Pellet from LOLIWARE The world’s first seaweed-based pelletized material that is composed of a proprietary blend of biopolymers, upcycled marine biopolymer, and seashell powder to …
Top Five Materials: April 2022
MC 827301 / FILAVA from Isomatex S.A. This is an alternative to carbon and glass fibers made from the surprisingly abundant volcanic rock, basalt. The chemistry of these fibers is uniquely stable, in …
Top Five Materials: March 2022
MC 534334 / Ruby from Omnipel Technologies srl Omnipel Technologies offers a collection of fabrics with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPE) rubber injection-molded onto the surface for three-dimensional …
Top Five Materials: February 2022
MC 785602 / Plastic Free Paper from Lactips Lactips' Plastic Free Paper offers a new PFAS, PVDC, and silicone-free coating that provides barrier and thermo-sealing properties while ensuring the …
Top Five Materials: January 2022
MC 017503 / Ventile Eco Collection from Stotz & Co. AG This carefully curated selection of all-weather woven cotton textiles is made with 100% reclaimed or organic cotton to minimize environmental …
Top Five Materials: December 2021
MC 885401 / Better Plastic Recycling Process from Banyan Sustainable Waste Management Pvt Ltd. An environmentally responsible process that removes over 99% contaminants from ethically sourced, …
Top Five Materials: November 2021
MC 838101 / Tidal-Tex™ by Tidal Vision Products, Inc. This Bio-based, non-hazmat treatment from Tidal Vision Products can be applied on everything from fibers to near-finished textiles to deliver …
Top Five Materials: October 2021
MC 746104 / ST-Eleveat BIO E and ST-Eleveat RE E from Sekisui Plastics Co., Ltd. This lightweight expanded polyester foam technology from Sekisui offers excellent heat resistance, flame retardancy, …
Top Five Materials: September 2021
From a colorful textile made from single-use plastic packaging to a paper-based air cushion for protective packaging, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out September's Top 5 and all …
Top Five Materials: August 2021
From a new indium decoration technology used to produce special effects to a nonwoven textile made of sheep wool, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out August's Top 5 and all the …
Top Five Materials: July 2021
From a compound made with regenerated rubber to a cork-coated yarn technology, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out our research team's Top 5 picks from July's new …
Top Five Materials: June 2021
From a new dyeing method for aluminum using natural indigo, to a process that increases textile absorbency and is 100% biodegradable, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out June's new …
