Mexico-based innovator Polybion has announced the global launch of its much-awaited NextGen material Celium.
- The company announced on 7 May: “With biology related hurdles solved at scale, Polybion finally unveils its landmark material, marking a pivotal moment in the widespread adoption of Celium - Premium Cultivated Cellulose for consumer product applications, empowering more brands to adopt low carbon materials into their product categories.”
- The company’s pioneering bacterial cellulose manufacturing facility is located in Central Mexico. The solar-powered plant, according to Polybion, is a testament to years of dedicated iteration, research and development, with a production capability poised to meet the increasing demand for next-generation materials.
- The Celium launch is complemented by the introduction of the Celium Swatch Sampler, a curated collection designed to inspire and enable designers and material engineers to explore the vast potential of this material.
- The sampler showcases the fabric’s remarkable versatility, showcasing a spectrum of possibilities. From vibrant marbled patterns achievable only with bacterial cellulose to timeless classic tones, it underscores the material's adaptability for diverse applications.
The product: Celium is grown by feeding bacteria with agro-industrial fruit waste. It is a unique fabric that offers a sustainable approach, and forward-thinking aesthetics to designers and material engineers.
- It can be dyed, embossed and tanned with chromium-free formulations using existing infrastructure, which allows for a lower negative impact to the environment than traditional fabrics.
- Due to its inherent biological composition, Celium possesses a character of its own—it refuses to be confined by the imitations of existing materials. Instead, it emerges as a new fabric with self-defining aesthetics.
- It offers a leather-like feel, boasting unique properties tailored for fashion, sportswear, and automotive applications.
