Balena

Our Red Dot Design Concept Award Win! ✨🏆 We’re thrilled to share this official recognition of our Red Dot Design Award win for Design Concept 2024! This certificate stands as a testament to our team’s dedication to developing groundbreaking materials which are shaping the future. In 2024, we collaborated with modular 3D fashion designer Variable Seams to create a collection of ready-to-wear 3D-printed garments, demonstrating the transformative potential of BioCirFlexTex3D. This material innovation paves the way for a fully circular textile industry, revolutionizing fashion design and additive manufacturing. Holding this achievement in hand inspires us to continue pushing boundaries in material innovation. Thank you to the Red Dot Design Award for this recognition and support! You can learn more about our materials here: https://lnkd.in/eWEq6D9n

"Collaborating with Balena's material was transformative. Its smooth printing, flexibility, and durability made it perfect for my designs. Plus, the reuse potential aligns with my commitment to reducing waste. This partnership reinforced my vision for customizable, sustainable footwear." - Zulu Kuki Read our blog for all the ins and outs of this exciting collaboration and more about our BioCirFlex3D here: https://lnkd.in/edkZ7YT9 #Balena #ZuluKuki #3Dprinting #sustainablematerial #innovativematerial #materialscience

This week's Balena Weekly Roundup highlights the surge in #sustainable #innovations and regulatory steps guiding industries. From groundbreaking #sustainable inventions making waves across sectors to the latest #policies driving #circularity in #textiles, the push for environmental responsibility is more prominent than ever. With advancements in technology, waste reduction strategies, and new standards for #transparency and product life cycles, these developments mark significant progress in reshaping our approach to #production and #consumption. Let's dive in ⬇

BioCir® materials are revolutionizing consumer goods industries, offering the strength and flexibility needed for durable applications while prioritizing environmental responsibility with biodegradability and recyclability. Our materials enable brands to confidently create products aligned with circularity, reducing environmental impact by managing the entire lifecycle—meeting sustainability goals without compromising quality or functionality. Learn more about the uniqueness of our materials here: https://lnkd.in/eWEq6D9n #Balena #materialrevolution #performancematerials #materialinnovation #circularmaterials #biodegradablematerials #circulareconomy #futurematerials

Tap into the $30 Billion Biodegradable Polymers Market! The biodegradable polymers market is projected to reach $30 billion by 2028. Embracing this shift boosts brand perception and aligns with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and European Union Green Deal. However, many current options lack the durability and flexibility of traditional plastics and often don’t biodegrade as intended. That's why we introduced BioCir®: Our proprietary biobased and biodegradable thermoplastic which offers the durability and flexibility of conventional plastics while fully decomposing in a controlled compost environment, leaving no waste or negative impact. Revolutionize your products with us - Learn more about our materials here > https://lnkd.in/eWEq6D9n #Balena #sustainability #circulareconomy #plasticalternative #circulareconomy #futureofmaterials

Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting incredibly talented multidisciplinary artist, designer, and pioneer in 3D-printed footwear, Zulu Kuki who generously shared their expertise with a lecture for our BA (Hons) Fashion: Design and Accessories students at JCA | London Fashion Academy. The presentation was enormously inspiring. Showcasing his innovative, and visionary creative approach, he talked about the potential, challenges and benefits of 3-d printing and emerging technologies and materials. Printing entire wearable footwear in flexible TPU, we saw how future production can occur at micro factory scale, close to the consumer and created on a pair by pair basis. By using the bio-based and compostable material developed by Balena we saw how truly sustainable modern footwear is in reach. If you haven’t had the fortune to see their work, take a look. The future is now.

We’re thrilled to be with our partner Variable Seams at Dutch Design Week, showcasing our co-created collection of flexible, ready-to-wear 3D-printed garments! These innovative pieces are crafted using our compostable FlexTex3D technology, supported by our BioCir®flex3D, offering a revolutionary approach to circular textile manufacturing. FlexTex3D is designed to eliminate waste and promote regenerative materials, setting a new standard for sustainable fashion. If you’re in the area, come visit us at the Fashion Tech Farm to see our collaboration first hand. Learn more about our collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/e4rkPRej

🌟 Balena takes home the Seoul Design Award 2024 🌟 We’re excited to announce that our innovator, Balena has been recognised on the global stage, winning the prestigious Seoul Design Award 2024! But that’s not all! Balena has also been shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2024 for their groundbreaking work in textile design alongside their partner Variable Seams. We’re thrilled to see their innovations in sustainable materials. The awards ceremony will be held in London this November, and we’re eagerly looking forward to it! A huge congratulations to Balena from the whole Fashion for Good team! Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/e-_fE94d #SustainableInnovation #FashionforGood #SeoulDesignAward #DezeenAwards #TextileDesign #Balena #Innovation #SustainableFashion

This week's Balena Weekly Roundup highlights several prominent companies that are stepping up their efforts to address #environmentalchallenges. From fashion giants like Levi Strauss & Co. to innovative tech-driven initiatives in #sports and #circulareconomy practices, these organizations are making significant strides toward reducing their #carbonfootprints and promoting #sustainable practices. This compilation highlights key developments in sustainability across various sectors, showcasing a collective commitment to creating a more responsible future ⬇

Imagine a world where new designs move from concept to market faster than ever before. With 3D printing, this is now our reality. This cutting-edge technology accelerates prototyping and production, allowing brands to quickly adapt to changing market demands and foster innovation. At the forefront of this revolution is our BioCir® Flex 3D, a material that enables creators to bring tomorrow's designs to life today. Our BioCir® Flex3D combines the strength of traditional plastics with the flexibility and sustainability that forward-thinking creators need. Biobased, recyclable, and compostable, BioCir® Flex 3D is the ideal solution for future-driven products, empowering industries to embrace conscious creation and circularity. Learn more about BioCir® Flex3D here: https://lnkd.in/etvXgp62 Want to learn more or discuss a collaboration - Get in touch with us - https://lnkd.in/eHREkG9W