Celium™
Celium™ is a circular material composed of bacterial cellulose that is an alternative to animal-based leather and petroleum-derived synthetics.
The material is developed by Polybion which creates premium bio-materials from fruit waste using nature-based cutting-edge technology. The company uses locally produced agro-industrial fruit waste as raw material to craft the sustainable leather alternative.
Production process
In cellular agriculture, cells from fungi, bacteria, or mammals consume nutrients in a sterile environment that promotes growth. Celium™ is grown by feeding bacteria with agro-industrial fruit waste.
But first, the perfect environment for the cells to self-organize is set up, which then creates the cellulose structure as a metabolic by-product. Once formed, Celium’s cell-based membrane undergoes a sustainable stabilization process to achieve its high-performance characteristics. It can then be customized by colour, graining, embossing, and water resistance.
Polybion uses waste as a raw material, and designs, produces and finishes its bio-assembled products under the same roof to increase sustainability and drive the circular economy.
Material properties
A versatile textile with endless design possibilities, Celium™ can be customized by colour, graining, embossing, and water resistance—all while preserving its exceptional strength.
Vegan and organic, Celium™ weighs less than cowhide, and we control the thickness through its growth, making it easy to tailor. Due to its biological nature, each piece of Celium™ is unique and distinct as a fingerprint, lending it the hallmark of luxury.
Circular features
The production model is concentrated within a 30-mile radius, thus reducing the carbon footprint. With zero hazardous chemicals released in any part of the process, nor significant biomass outputs between growth cycles, Celium™ is circular.
Raw Materials
- Fruit waste, when subjected to bacteria, becomes bacterial cellulose
Afterlife Plan
- Long-lasting
- Biodegradable
Supplier
Image source: Polybion