Biomass

Capitalising on nature’s superpowers to create circular low-carbon alternatives.

At MATERIACT, we create materials that make the most of nature’s exceptional superpowers and reuse existing resources – that’s why our products showcase biomass (like hemp), as well as recycled plastic. As you read, our teams are hard at work transforming natural fibres into high-performance, low-carbon compounds and surface materials.

What’s happening with bio-based materials, right now 

Regulations are tightening, expectations are rising. Across Europe and beyond, legislation is pushing industries to rethink their impact — and materials are right at the center of that shift. In mobility and other key sectors, one question is on everyone’s mind: how can we design sustainability into the very core of our products? Bio-based materials offer part of the answer. They’re renewable, traceable, and increasingly high-performance — but most importantly, they challenge the way we think about innovation and responsibility.

At MATERI’ACT, we believe that materials can be a powerful lever for change. Here’s how we’re turning that belief into action.

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A new lease of life for biomass at MATERI’ACT

Biomass has already made our materials stronger, lighter and lower carbon. We’re currently hunting high and low for ways to add more natural fibres – and integrate new bio-sources.

NAFILean

Our signature bio-based compound – where plant power meets performance.

NAFILean

NAFILean-R

An ultra-low carbon, high-performance biocomposite combining hemp-based biomass and 100% recycled polypropylene for structural applications.

NAFILean-R

NAFILean Vision

NAFILean Vision makes the biomass and natural fibres at its heart visible with different grains, colours and textures. Ideal for demanding designers looking for low-carbon, high-aesthetic materials for visible structural applications.

NAFILean Vision

Why bother with biomass? 

Sustainability

using agricultural by-products keeps waste down and promotes circular practices.

Performance

bio-based compounds are strong, durable and lightweight – and meet tough industry standards

Innovation

each different kind of biomass brings unique characteristics – perfect for tailored materials across a whole host of applications.

Homing in on the amazing properties of hemp  

Hemp is a super crop with remarkable properties for the environment, from carbon sequestration to low water requirements, as well as contributing to healthy soil. Its fibres are also pretty handy in materials, as they’re strong, light and durable.

At MATERI’ACT, our story began with hemp. We teamed up with local agricultural cooperative Interval, through our joint venture APM, to source hemp fibres to develop our very first product, NAFILean, for high-rigidity structural parts. Since then, our NAFILean product family has continued to grow with a starring role for hemp.   

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Low environmental impact. Low CO2 emissions. Low weight.  
For high performance. 
We carefully select our sourcing partners. We also meticulously check and process all our biomass feedstock to ensure quality, consistency and performance – with a little help from AI to adjust formulations in real-time during production. All the while prioritising traceability and quality control across the supply chain to ensure each material meets exacting industry standards – while also contributing to the kind of world we want.

Putting pineapples in the spotlight  

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Pineapple leaves are a by-product from fruit cultivation, which would otherwise go to waste or be burnt (adding more CO2 to the atmosphere). The fibres are incredibly flexible and contribute to unique textures for sleek yet functional materials. Through our partnership with ANANAS ANAM, we’ve started integrating pineapple leaf fibres into our surface materials, like Pinatex. And there are more materials on their way.

Chic and sleek with technical talent 

Materials made from biomass don’t have to be boring or ugly. Despite what some say. Using different kinds of biomass, we can create distinctive aesthetics AND meet specific technical requirements. Our NAFILean Vision range is living proof.