Exploring the power of 3D printing, personal identity, and circular fashion At the intersection of wearable art, emerging technology, and sustainable design, Slovak designer Ema Želinská is quietly reshaping the future of fashion. A student at Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Ema’s creative journey has already included runway showcases, national recognition, and now, a pioneering collection using Balena.Filaflex — a compostable 3D printing filament developed in collaboration with Recreus. We sat [...]

When Kendra’s design stepped onto the runway at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, it wasn’t just a senior thesis, it was a challenge to the fashion industry to rethink how materials, technology, and sustainability can collide. Crafted using Balena and Recreus, Balena.FilaFlex, a compostable, bio-based filament made for wearable innovation, the dress transformed seafoam into sculpture, fashion into function, and plastic into possibility. Kendra’s piece wasn’t just visually [...]

At Milan Design Week 2025, FOOTLOOP captured attention as more than an installation, it was a vision of what the future of footwear could look like.  Developed through a three-way collaboration between Moon Rabbit Lab - specialists in computational design and digital fabrication, framas - a global leader in footwear tooling and component manufacturing, and Balena - a material science company pioneering circular, compostable materials, the project set out to challenge the norms of shoe design, [...]

At Balena, we believe materials shape the future of design. And sometimes, the most powerful proof of what a material can do comes from the creativity of those who use it. That’s exactly what we found in this collaboration with multidisciplinary designer Neyla Coronel, who explored the flexibility, adaptability, and comfort of Balena.Filaflex, our bio-based, compostable 3D printing filament co-developed with Recreus—through one of the most personal and technically complex garments: [...]

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Balena and New.ve have unveiled a game-changing innovation in footwear: a fully compostable sneaker made entirely from 100% circular materials. This revolutionary sneaker redefines what it means to create shoes, offering no waste—just pure innovation.  It’s a thoughtful blend of traditional techniques, smart material choices, and sustainable design, proving that innovation doesn’t have to rely on high-tech solutions. By focusing on accessible methods and creative design solutions, [...]

When sustainability meets style, innovation takes center stage. Balena and Portuguese brand Lemon Jelly have joined forces to launch the NYSSA Bag, a limited-edition handbag crafted from Balena’s groundbreaking BioCir®flex material. With this collaboration, circularity steps out of theory and into the fashion world as a tangible, beautifully designed product. A Handbag Like No Other The NYSSA Bag is more than an accessory—it’s a movement. Crafted for durability and designed with [...]