Materia, the leading global network in the field of innovative materials, will be present this year for the third time at METS (Marine Equipment Trade Show) with the travelling exhibition, Material Xperience On Tour. As part of the Innovation Lab, Materia’s partners and experts from around the world will showcase innovative materials related to the maritime industry. The goal is to inspire marine architects, designers and shipbuilders with innovative and experimental materials that can be used or function as source of inspiration in boat and yacht building.

ECO Materials by Materia:

As the ‘Ecolution’ has proven, yachts can be sustainable while also radiating luxury. Heating an onboard hot tub with self-generated energy is no longer a problem, while sustainable recycled and biobased materials provide high-end finishing. In this exhibition, Materia has specifically selected materials that can be sustainably used in yacht construction, carpentry and finishing. Materials on show range from unconventional materials like fruit leather, insect leather, cactus fiber carpeting and panels made of coffee grounds to more accessible materials such as sustainable tanned leather, recycled carpets, biobased composites, cork, bamboo and veneers made from concrete and natural stone. From mast to engine room, from deck to door: be inspired!

Materia will be exhibiting around 125 innovative materials at METS. Experts from Materia’s network in the maritime sector carefully selected each material.

Our goal, as a worldwide networking organization, is to connect architects and shipbuilders with materials that add value to their projects and stimulate joint innovation towards a better, more sustainable and high-quality built and furnished environment. We build bridges between our customers and other markets both geographically and within the construction sectors in which they work.

This presentation at METS is a good example of the kind of collaboration that can provide our customers new opportunities.

Visitors:

Be inspired and come to Material Xperience On Tour. You can also visit the Innovation Lab and the beautiful RAI Elicium.

We are pleased to welcome the delegates of the recycling conference and the guests of the METSTRADE Vip executive programme on our exclusive Monday tour.