From a rainbow of bio-pigments to extra fine stainless steel mesh that feels like water in your hands, Material Library and Online Database continue to grow. Check out the Top Five Material additions for February!
MC 1102601 / Microbial Colors from KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
These Non-GMO bio-pigments are derived from microbes as an alternative to waste generating and water polluting synthetic colors. The company is currently exploring the rich Indian biodiversity to isolate new color producing microbes that are synthesized in bioreactors at scale using eco-friendly solvents and less water. Applications include dyeing and screen printing of textiles.
MC 1102701 / RePro® from Lucro Plastecycle Pvt. Ltd.
Re-Pro is the result of high-quality upcycled products made by harnessing the power in plastics to enable circular solutions. Through the Plast-E-Cycle process, the team have closed the loop using hard to recycle materials from various streams to make high-quality resins, packaging at scale and lower cost than virgin. Applications include molded parts and flexible packaging for various consumer products.
MC 1126702 / Extra fine stainless steel mesh from ASADA MESH CO., LTD
While this material is 100% stainless steel, it has the softness and lightness of organdy fabric. The mesh is supple and transparent and retains a luster not found in existing textiles. Until now this material was used for screen printing, but the company has been working for two years to develop this mesh for applications in new markets including apparel.
MC 1122501 / EcoCore® from Bockatech
EcoCore is a New technology that produces injection-molded packaging with polypropylene skin-foam-skin walls almost instantly. It is made of a blend of polypropylene types. The technology’s unique combination of features (including low weight, food safety, insulation, strength and durability) at a very low cost make it ideal for new environmentally friendly packaging.
MC 994001 / Biocrystal® Powder from BC Tech d.o.o
Biocrystal’s unique mixture of naturally occurring, highest quality crystals are clinically proven to offer increased relaxation and stress relief during sleep. It provides personal wellness benefits, by calming the user heartbeat, slowing down rapid breathing, decreasing the impact of EMF (electromagnetic field), and relaxing muscle tension. Applications include mattresses and apparel.
