Design studio @LAYER_design has worked with Chinese sleep start-up MAZZU to develop a camping mattress that avoids conventional polyurethane foam. The MAZZU Camping Mattress uses modular spring technology to provide ergonomic support in a portable system designed for outdoor use. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #FoamFree #CampingDesign #CircularDesign #SustainableMaterials #OutdoorInnovation #ModularDesign #ProductDesign #MaterialInnovation #DesignForCircularity #EcoDesign

The first 100% natural transparent black stain or biostain. Fungi Force by Fungi Force / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #Stain #BiobasedMaterials #Fungi #NaturalStain #Coatings

The global denim industry, expected to surpass USD 115 billion by 2029, still relies heavily on conventionally grown cotton. While cotton is valued for softness and affordability, its cultivation consumes vast amounts of water and pesticides. These practices raise concerns about the fibre’s long-term sustainability. Hemp, by contrast, offers a more climate-resilient alternative that requires fewer resources and can improve soil health. Despite these advantages, hemp adoption in denim has remained low due to challenges with texture, comfort, and consumer appeal. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com @fashionforgood #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Hemp #SustainableMaterials #HempDenim #CircularDesign #MaterialInnovation #FutureOfTextiles #Biobased #EcoDesign #TextileInnovation #Beyond50Denim

@eugenibach and @anna_k_bach have refurbished and extended a two-story house in Barcelona’s Sants district. The project transforms a modest home into a light-filled, flexible living environment. It demonstrates how natural materials and smart spatial strategies can improve the connection between architecture, landscape, and daily life. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #SustainableDesign #GreenArchitecture #BiophilicDesign #WoodArchitecture #GlassExtension #BarcelonaDesign #CircularDesign #IndoorOutdoorLiving #MaterialInnovation #EcoArchitecture

Panel materials from fast-growing raw materials. Planterial panels by @Planterial.de / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #SheetMaterial #Panels #WoodFreePanels #Construction #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign

On 28 October 2025, visitors can step inside the world’s first Seaweed Hotel Room on board the SS Rotterdam. The room is part of the North Sea Seaweed 25 event and is presented by North Sea Farmers (NSF), the European seaweed industry association, with support from Hotelschool The Hague. The project demonstrates how seaweed can serve as a sustainable design material for today and tomorrow. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Seaweed #SeaweedDesign #BiobasedMaterials #CircularDesign #SustainableInnovation #MaterialInnovation #EcoDesign #FutureMaterials #SustainableHospitality #DesignWithNature #BlueBiobased

The Soft Solids series by @Daydreaming_Objects explores how natural wax can be used as a material for lighting design. The project shows how this renewable resource can support sustainable and circular approaches in interiors. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #Wax #LightingDesign #InteriorDesign #ProductDesign #MaterialInnovation #DesignInspiration #SustainableDesign #CircularDesign #BiobasedMaterials #Upcycling #EcoDesign #SoftSolids #DaydreamingObjects #WaxLighting #ModularLighting

The SIPs consists of biobased insulation material and an inner- and outershell of OSB/3. Biobased SIP building system by @queenels.europe / More at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialoftheDay #Materials #BiobasedMaterials #Construction #Insulation #SIP