Resources
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How Shlomit Ariel Used BioCir® Flex to Rethink ...
Dalia DiamondRead NowIntimate wear is one of apparel’s most technically demanding categories. Bras, underwear, shapewear, maternity garments and performance base layers must balance flexibility, recovery, support, softness and durability all while remaining...
How Shlomit Ariel Used BioCir® Flex to Rethink Intimate Wear /Dalia Diamond
17.08.2026Read NowIntimate wear is one of apparel’s most technically demanding categories. Bras, underwear, shapewear, maternity garments and performance base layers must balance flexibility, recovery, support, softness and durability all while remaining...
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Inside the Lab: The Breakthrough Behind the Fir...
Dalia DiamondRead NowAt Balena, we’re always exploring how far circular, bio-based materials can go not just in fashion and footwear, but in everyday products that bring people together. Our latest milestone? Launching...
Inside the Lab: The Breakthrough Behind the First Bacteri... /Dalia Diamond
23.07.2025Read NowAt Balena, we’re always exploring how far circular, bio-based materials can go not just in fashion and footwear, but in everyday products that bring people together. Our latest milestone? Launching...
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How Ema Želinská Sculpted an Entire Fashion Col...
Dalia DiamondRead NowExploring 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...
How Ema Želinská Sculpted an Entire Fashion Collection by... /Dalia Diamond
19.06.2025Read NowExploring 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...
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Kendra’s Vision. Balena’s Material. The 3D-Prin...
Dalia DiamondRead NowWhen 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...
Kendra’s Vision. Balena’s Material. The 3D-Printed Compos... /Dalia Diamond
29.05.2025Read NowWhen 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...
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Exploring Modularity, Materiality, and Movement...
Dalia DiamondRead NowAt 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...
Exploring Modularity, Materiality, and Movement: Behind t... /Dalia Diamond
12.05.2025Read NowAt 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...
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Reimagining Intimates with Circular Design: A C...
Dalia DiamondRead NowAt 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...
Reimagining Intimates with Circular Design: A Conversatio... /Dalia Diamond
23.04.2025Read NowAt 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...
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From Concept to Compost: The Next Phase in Circ...
Dalia DiamondRead NowIn 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...
From Concept to Compost: The Next Phase in Circular Sneakers /Dalia Diamond
12.01.2025Read NowIn 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...
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Circular Design Meets Iconic Style: Introducing...
Dalia DiamondRead NowWhen 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...
Circular Design Meets Iconic Style: Introducing the NYSSA... /Dalia Diamond
26.11.2024Read NowWhen 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...
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Design in the Fast Lane: Zulu Kuki and Balena's...
Dalia DiamondRead NowVisionary artist and designer Zulu Kuki has joined forces with Balena to redefine the world of footwear. A collaboration not only merging art with technology but about setting new standards...
Design in the Fast Lane: Zulu Kuki and Balena's 3D-Printe... /Dalia Diamond
16.09.2024Read NowVisionary artist and designer Zulu Kuki has joined forces with Balena to redefine the world of footwear. A collaboration not only merging art with technology but about setting new standards...
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Breaking Down the Barriers: Biodegradable vs. C...
Dalia DiamondRead NowMaking sustainable choices in business can be challenging, especially with terms like "biodegradable" and "compostable" often used interchangeably or misleadingly. For companies striving to operate mindfully and more sustainably, understanding...
Breaking Down the Barriers: Biodegradable vs. Compostable... /Dalia Diamond
14.08.2024Read NowMaking sustainable choices in business can be challenging, especially with terms like "biodegradable" and "compostable" often used interchangeably or misleadingly. For companies striving to operate mindfully and more sustainably, understanding...
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Fusing Material Familiarity with Cutting-Edge C...
Dalia DiamondRead NowDelving into the narrative of luxury fashion and accessories unveils a compelling tale of industry evolution. Balancing tradition with the demand for innovation poses a challenge, as brands navigate the...
Fusing Material Familiarity with Cutting-Edge Circular Ma... /Dalia Diamond
22.05.2024Read NowDelving into the narrative of luxury fashion and accessories unveils a compelling tale of industry evolution. Balancing tradition with the demand for innovation poses a challenge, as brands navigate the...
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Closing the loop: The Role of Industrial Compos...
Dalia DiamondRead NowThe fashion industry is known for having a significant impact on the environment, generating an enormous amount of waste. As a result, there is a growing awareness and interest in...
Closing the loop: The Role of Industrial Compost Faciliti... /Dalia Diamond
22.04.2024Read NowThe fashion industry is known for having a significant impact on the environment, generating an enormous amount of waste. As a result, there is a growing awareness and interest in...
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Balena's new partnership with ForEver featured ...
Dalia DiamondRead NowSourcing Journal has just released an article spotlighting our groundbreaking collaboration with Forever on the BioCir®flex compostable soles. This innovative partnership marks a significant step towards sustainable footwear solutions, aligning perfectly...
Balena's new partnership with ForEver featured in the Sou... /Dalia Diamond
25.02.2024Read NowSourcing Journal has just released an article spotlighting our groundbreaking collaboration with Forever on the BioCir®flex compostable soles. This innovative partnership marks a significant step towards sustainable footwear solutions, aligning perfectly...
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Biomimetic design meets advanced biomaterials. ...
Dalia DiamondRead NowIn 2019, Asher Clark, co-founder, and Chief Design Officer of Vivobarefoot, unveiled the brand's dedication to regenerative footwear during a presentation at Biofabricate. Little did he know that this revelation...
Biomimetic design meets advanced biomaterials. Disruptive... /Dalia Diamond
15.01.2024Read NowIn 2019, Asher Clark, co-founder, and Chief Design Officer of Vivobarefoot, unveiled the brand's dedication to regenerative footwear during a presentation at Biofabricate. Little did he know that this revelation...
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The Compostable Sneaker - A Research & Developm...
Dalia DiamondRead NowIn 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...
The Compostable Sneaker - A Research & Development Project /Dalia Diamond
21.08.2023Read NowIn 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...
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3D printing in the footwear industry
Dalia DiamondRead NowIn 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...
3D printing in the footwear industry /Dalia Diamond
17.07.2023Read NowIn 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...
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Exploring circular and sustainable design with ...
Dalia DiamondRead NowCircular 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...
Exploring circular and sustainable design with Balena’s C... /Dalia Diamond
22.03.2023Read NowCircular 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...
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From Recycling to BioCycling
Dalia DiamondRead NowIn 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...
From Recycling to BioCycling /Dalia Diamond
16.02.2023Read NowIn 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...
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Taking Responsibility For a Product’s End of Life
Dalia DiamondRead NowWaste 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,...
Taking Responsibility For a Product’s End of Life /Dalia Diamond
12.01.2023Read NowWaste 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,...
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BioCir Slides: The Full Story
Dalia DiamondRead NowSetting 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...
BioCir Slides: The Full Story /Dalia Diamond
15.12.2022Read NowSetting 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...
