In a world where environmental consciousness is on the rise, consumers and industries are reshaping traditional manufacturing paradigms to align with circular economy principles. Among the most notorious polluters, the footwear industry has been long overdue for a transformation. At Balena, we embarked on a purpose-driven journey to improve this sector and set a new standard for sustainable and circular fashion. Thus, we set out on an ambitious quest to create [...]

In today's fast-paced world, innovation is the key to success in various industries. One such innovation that has gained significant traction in recent years is 3D printing. This revolutionary technology has transformed the way we approach manufacturing processes, offering new possibilities and efficiencies. In this blog post, we will explore the world of 3D printing, its growing relevance in different industries, and specifically focus on its importance in circular footwear design [...]

Circular and sustainable design are becoming increasingly important as the world seeks to address the environmental challenges posed by our current “take-make-waste” linear economy. In this blog post, we chat with Balena’s CPO (Chief Product Officer), Yael Joyce Vantu, a trailblazer in the field of circular and sustainable fashion design, to learn more about her journey, her vision for the future and how her work at Balena is helping to pave [...]

In the fashion industry, a circular economy prioritises the use of durable and sustainable materials in the creation of garments, focusing on managing the end-of-life status through methods such as recycling and BioCycling (biological recycling). In this blog post, we will delve deeper into the distinctions between these processes, the end-products they produce and what steps need to be taken to move us towards a more circular and sustainable future.  What [...]

Waste in the fashion industry is an increasing concern for all, with an estimated 11.3 million tons of fashion garments, in the US alone, every year. In this blog post, we are going to dive into understanding how widespread waste in the fashion industry really is, what the solution for this waste is and how Balena is helping fashion brands pave the way for a more sustainable, circular future A closer [...]

Setting the standard for compostable and biodegradable plastics for a cleaner planet, we  have  created BioCir™, the first durable, flexible, and comfortable alternative to plastics in the fashion industry. In order to prove the full, circular model of products made from our BioCir™ material, Balena developed the BioCir™ Slides. The first product made entirely of BioCir™, designed and manufactured in Italy and launched and quickly sold out in Tel Aviv in [...]