Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (@official_kaist) have created a new way to grow and colour textiles using living microbes. Their method offers a cleaner alternative to the textile industry’s petrochemical fibres and synthetic dyes, which place a heavy burden on water, soil, and air quality. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #BiobasedMaterials #SustainableTextiles #MaterialInnovation #BacterialCellulose #CircularDesign #EcoFashion #Biofabrication #FutureMaterials #MaterialInspiration #Materials

In Niederanven, Luxembourg, ODA Architects built the country’s first 3D printed residential project. The 47 m² Tiny House acts as a prototype for fast, low-emission and circular construction. Its approach offers useful insights for architects, interior designers, landscape designers and product designers who work with sustainable materials and modular building systems. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #3DPrintedArchitecture #TinyHouseDesign #SustainableConstruction #ModularBuilding #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #EcoMaterials #BiobasedInsulation #SolarPoweredLiving #DigitalFabrication

Plate material made from recycled plastic bottle caps. Capsplate by WasteCraft / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #RecycledMaterials #SheetMaterial #InteriorDesign #ProductDesign

Today, on 20 November, Dutch textile innovator @bright.fiber and high-end fashion label @martan.official present their first fully circular knitwear line during a pop-up event in Amsterdam. The launch marks an important moment for sustainable fashion in the Netherlands. The brands introduce premium knitwear made from locally recycled cotton, without dyes or synthetic blends. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #CircularDesign #RecycledCotton #SustainableTextiles #MaterialInnovation #CircularFashion #Brightfiber #MARTAN #KnitwearDesign

.@leica_watch has added a new mechanical watch strap to its premium accessories collection. The strap is made from LOVR, a plant-based circular material developed by the German materials company @revoltech.official. It is now available through Leica’s online store. With this release, Leica links high-end product design to a new generation of bio-based materials. LOVR comes from European hemp residues combined with plant-based additives. The material contains no plastics, polyurethane or PVC. It is produced locally in Hesse, where both companies are based. This regional approach supports material transparency and reduces transport impact. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #MaterialInnovation #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #SustainableDesign #HempMaterial #DesignInspiration #ProductDesign #FashionTech #EcoMaterials #Leica #Hemp

The zero-cement bio-geo stone aims to replace and revolutionise precast building products. Criaterra wall tiles by @Criaterra / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #WallTiles #InteriorDesign

Designers across product, packaging and hospitality sectors are searching for lower-impact alternatives to conventional disposable tableware. @Peelware, created by Peelable Dinnerware, offers a new approach that reduces waste while keeping food safety and convenience in mind. The peelable design and plant-based material system make it a promising option for events, temporary spaces and catering environments where washing dishes is difficult. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SustainableDesign #BiobasedMaterials #CompostableProducts #MaterialInnovation #CircularDesign #EcoFriendly #Peelware #FoodServiceDesign #PackagingDesign #ProductDesign #ZeroWaste

The Office Walker, created by Berlin-based designer and physicist Johannes Kettmann, introduces a new approach to movement in the workplace. Unlike electric walking pads, it works without a motor, and it is made of wood. The user’s own steps power the device, eliminating noise, electricity use, and mechanical wear. This makes it a quiet, low-maintenance alternative to conventional treadmills. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Wood #SustainableDesign #WorkplaceInnovation #ErgonomicDesign #CircularDesign #ProductDesign #InteriorDesign #ManualTreadmill #ActiveWorkspace #DesignForWellbeing #MaterialInnovation