Mimmik® Tile

Mimmik Tile: the first-ever tile that grows with the help of bacteria, now produced on an industrial scale.

Traditional cement production accounts for 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Concrete, with cement as its key ingredient, is the second-most-consumed material in the world after water. Without radical change, the way we build our infrastructure will continue to undermine a healthy and safe future.

Mimmik Tile is developed using ZymecreteTM technology, a planet-friendly alternative to traditional cement that reduces CO2 emissions by at least 60%. Inspired by coral, one of nature’s most durable structures, this technology uses bacteria to bind carbon and calcium into a biologically formed marble material. Now in its third generation*, the technology has matured into a stable and scalable production process.

Within two days, Mimmik Tiles grow into strong, durable floor tiles, offering a compelling alternative for significantly lowering the carbon footprint of building materials.

Mimmik Tile is available in two colours, Ginger and Pepper, and two finishes, honed and polished. The tiles measure 40 x 20 cm, with a 19 mm thickness.

(*previously known as BioBasedTile)