Stella McCartney Partners with Balena’s BioCir®Flex on S-Wave Sport Trainer
We are thrilled to announce a landmark collaboration with Stella McCartney, a trailblazer in sustainable fashion. The partnership features Balena’s innovative material, BioCir® Flex, in Stella McCartney’s highly anticipated S-Wave Sport trainers, debuting as part of the Autumn 2025 collection and set for release in April 2025.
BioCir® Flex, a compostable, recyclable, and bio-based alternative to conventional plastics, exemplifies the shared vision between Balena and Stella McCartney: combining innovation and circularity to create truly sustainable design.
BioCir® Flex is a next-generation material that combines high-performance capabilities with environmental responsibility
Compostable & Recyclable
esigned for circularity, BioCir®Flex biodegrades into renewable biomass when composted in industrial facilities or can be recycled for continuous use.
Bio-based Innovation
Made from sustainable sources like castor beans, oils, and polysaccharides, ensuring it does not compete with food resources.
Dyed Naturally
The S-Wave Sport trainers incorporate BioCir®Flex dyed with natural cinnamon, highlighting its non-toxic properties.
Durable & Flexible
As durable as TPU and as flexible as rubber, it absorbs impact and responds to motion, making it ideal for footwear.
“I mean this is insane. My shoe designer came up to me and said, ‘smell the sole’. It’s made of cinnamon waste. It smells of cinnamon! And it's basically 100% plant based, recyclable and biodegradable textile. Its a closed-loop production, so it ensures completely zero waste. It is mindblowing.”
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Read More on Vogue Here →The Stella McCartney S-Wave Sport trainers featuring BioCir® Flex will launch globally in April 2025.