We’re proud to announce that we have been named a winner in the Seoul Design Award 2024! This prestigious event received entries from 65 countries, showcasing its global recognition and significance in the design world.The Seoul Design Award celebrates designs that make a positive impact on people, the planet, and society, recognizing projects that prioritize sustainability, inclusivity, and innovative solutions for a better future. We look forward to the awards ceremony on October 25th at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul, [...]

Our latest collaboration with Zulu Kuki has been featured in Sourcing Journal. This pioneering collaboration merges the worlds of footwear design and technology, innovation and sustainability, setting a new benchmark in the fashion industry.  At the heart of this collaboration is BioCir®flex3D, Balena’s material celebrated for its outstanding performance and biodegradability. With Zulu Kuki’s creative genius, they’ve crafted a 3D-printed shoe that defies conventional aesthetics, inspired by the sleek lines of [...]

We’re excited to share that Balena X Variable Seams has been selected and shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2024! 🏆 Out of 4,130 entries from 82 countries, we’re one of just 158 designs in the running 🏆 We collaborated with Variable Seams to create groundbreaking, 3D-printed garment made from our compostable FlexTex3D technology underpinned by our BioCir®flex3D material. This innovation represents a significant step forward in a circular fashion, combining durability, [...]

We are thrilled to have received an honorable mention in Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards for 2024 in the Circular Design and Materials category for our BioCirFlex3D material! 🌟 The competition, now in its 13th year, is one of the most sought-after design awards in the industry. It celebrates excellence in design across various categories, such as functionality and sustainability, and we are proud to be recognized for our BioCirFlex3D material.The [...]

Balena Wins Prestigious Red Dot Design Award for Design Concept! The Red Dot Awards are globally renowned symbols of design excellence, and this win underscores our commitment to innovation and sustainability in fashion. Our BioCir FlexTex 3D - a high-performance biobased, fully compostable, and recyclable material for 3-D printing of textiles, represents a significant breakthrough in sustainable fashion.Addressing overproduction and environmental impact, BioCir FlexTex 3D enables the 3D printing of flexible, durable, [...]