NAFILean
Our signature bio-based compound – where plant power meets performance.
100% all our NAFILean compounds are fully recyclable
The NAFILean family
Biocomposites packed with hemp and recycled plastic to slash emissions, close the loop and boost performance across diverse structural applications.
up to 90% less CO2 from sourcing to finished material
up to 20% less weight vs. equivalent material (thanks to low-density hemp)
Our NAFILean compounds
Committed to developing low-carbon, high-performance alternatives to fossil fuel plastics, we teamed up with agricultural cooperative Interval – through our joint-venture AMP – to create a family of compounds that draw on the amazing properties of hemp. Strong. Light. Carbon-Negative.
NAFILean STIFF
NAFILean STIFF is the high-rigidity member of our NAFILean family, engineered for structural applications that require stiffness and dimensional stability, plus lower environmental impact.
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-PERF
A high-performance biocomposite combining natural hemp fibres and recyclability for structural parts subject to high mechanical stress.
NAFILean-R
An ultra-low carbon, high-performance biocomposite combining hemp-based biomass and 100% recycled polypropylene for structural applications.
With CO2-sequestering hemp – and recycled PP – NAFILean helps keep carbon emissions right down.
As global warming continues to create havoc, our mission to develop circular, low-carbon materials began with NAFILean. We set ourselves the target of reducing emissions by at least 20%. For some of the compounds, this % is already a lot higher. Made with a mix of fully recycled polypropene and hemp, NAFILean-R produces just 0.2 Kg CO2 eq/Kg. That’s 90% less than its virgin equivalent.
3 grades of NAFILean have already had their Partial Carbon Footprint certified by SGS. And more are on their way to certification!
Bringing NAFILean to life from hemp plant to high-performance compound
Launched in 2013, after much high-intensity R&D, NAFILean was the very first compound in our portfolio. Drawing on the extensive expertise of Interval’s hemp subsidiary Eurochanvre, we harvest, bale and defibrate the hemp. Ready to be made into a high-performance compound (along with our PP) following a top-secret recipe! Next stop? Granulation and injection to become top rolls, inserts, air ducts and more.
Hemp: a stunning comeback for these low-carbon, low-density fibres.
Hemp is a pretty amazing plant. Used for centuries in everything from ropes to sails, it fell into decline before being revived in the 1990s thanks its superpowers: carbon negative, high yield, low water requirements and soil friendly with no need for chemical fertilisers or pesticides. Plus, the fibres are exceptionally strong and durable. What’s not to like?
Working hand in hand with agricultural cooperative Interval, we’ve integrated more than 4.5 tons of hemp into our NAFILean compounds now showcased in 10 million+ vehicles around the world.
2013
We launched the first NAFILean compound following xx years of intense R&D
20+
Vehicle models feature NAFILean, which has won over numerous manufacturers including Renault
10M+
Vehicles are already showcasing NAFILean in their instrument panels, centre consoles and door panels
NAFILean in the news
These biocomposites are already making waves in the automotive industry, and further afield. We’re proud to showcase NAFILean in different products and projects – and contribute to a world free from virgin plastics.
Renault 5 e-tech : low-carbon materials take the driving seat
Ocean Bound Plastics star in the (concept car) cockpit