This material is made from algae and plant matter. It is soft, durable, and completely biodegradable.
Developed entirely in-house, our biotextile was created as a long-term alternative to leather and synthetic fabrics. It can be folded, sewn, shaped, and handled like a structured textile. When used with care, it lasts. When composted, it returns to the earth.
We produce it in sheets in our Amsterdam atelier using local waste matter. Each batch carries its own tone and texture, depending on the pigments and organics used. It is water-sensitive, naturally pigmented, and free from plastics, glues, or coatings.
Material innovation has been at the core of our work from the beginning. This textile grew out of that ongoing research. Recently, we began working with Amsterdam flower studios to create a new series of pressed flower bags using their excess blooms — rethinking what textiles can be, and where they come from.
The first editions were created for food events and temporary installations. This material will become part of everyday use. It is a living archive of what is possible when we treat waste as a beginning, not an end.
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Material development
Sheet production
CMF
Tablecloth for King's Day, 2025
Orange peel waste
Amsterdam
