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MaterialDistrict, the world’s leading match-making platform in the field of innovative materials.

MaterialDistrict is the world’s leading match-making platform in the field of innovative materials. MaterialDistrict’s value as a high-end materials inspiration source is clear: R&D- and design professionals of all industries are using our platform to discover new material solutions. Daily via MaterialDistrict.com, annually at MaterialDistrict Rotterdam and periodically throughout the year with traveling MaterialDistrict Expo’s, MaterialDistrict Talks and MaterialDistrict Pop-Up events.

06/08/2025

.British Airways and Bags of Ethics have partnered to implement a large-scale uniform upcycling programme. The initiative involves repurposing over 16,000 decommissioned airline uniforms into new, functional products, demonstrating an application of circular design principles within the textile sector.

Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/upcycling-uniforms-through-design/

05/08/2025

.Vollebak's Shielding Jacket brings space-grade technology into everyday design. Originally developed to protect NASA’s Mars Rover from electromagnetic interference, this high-tech material is now used to shield the human body. The result is a jacket that offers digital protection, thermal camouflage, and antibacterial performance—ideal for designers exploring future-focused fashion and functional textiles.

Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/smart-shielding-a-space-grade-jacket-that-blocks-radiation-and-infrared-detection/

05/08/2025

This woven rigid mesh can be applied as a functional and decorative element in both exterior and interior spaces – serving as cladding, dividers, ceiling panels, or infill for façades, railings, and custom architectural features. Sierra Papa (anodized aluminum wire) by Twentinox https://materialdistrict.com/material/sierra-papa2-anodized-aluminum-wire/

05/08/2025

A research team from the University of Toronto Engineering has developed a new type of water- and oil-repellent surface coating that performs comparably to conventional non-stick materials, but contains significantly lower levels of environmentally harmful PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’.

Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/a-safer-alternative-to-non-stick-coatings/

04/08/2025

Design studio WINT and Protoéditions have developed Project ARA (Adaptive Responsive Air), a forward-looking design research project that explores inflatable, air-powered structures. Inspired by natural tessellation patterns found in cellular biology and insect shells, ARA uses air not only as a support mechanism but also as a design element. The goal is to create lightweight, adaptive forms that are efficient and sustainable.

Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/inflatable-structures-inspired-by-nature-adaptive-design-with-air/

04/08/2025

A patented, plant/biobased leather alternative made from lignin; a waste material and byproduct of the paper industry. Lignify Oak by Lignify https://materialdistrict.com/material/lignify-oak/

04/08/2025

In the heart of Leeuwarden, the circular community hub Bouwurk showcases a striking example of sustainable design: Sea Silt Ceramics by Humade. These ceramic wall tiles, made from dredged Wadden Sea silt, demonstrate how waste materials can become valuable facade elements. The project is particularly relevant for architects, interior designers, and facade specialists exploring biobased and circular alternatives.

Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/sea-silt-ceramics-transforming-dredged-silt-into-facade-innovation/

01/08/2025

At the recent 3 Days of Design festival in Copenhagen, Spanish designer Sara Regal showcased a furniture series made entirely from discarded building materials. Exhibited in fashion designer Cecilie Bahnsen’s showroom as part of Residue: Soft Remains, the project reimagines waste as a source of aesthetic and structural potential—offering fresh inspiration for furniture, product, and interior designers seeking sustainable alternatives.

Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/waste-as-a-resource-sculptural-seating-from-construction-scrap/

01/08/2025

It achieves the thermal performance of triple glazing while maintaining the slim profile and appearance of single glazing. Fineo vacuum insulating glass by AGC Glass Europe https://materialdistrict.com/material/fineo-vacuum-insulating-glass/

01/08/2025

Qatar has started what is being described as the world’s largest 3D printed construction project. The 3D Printed Schools Project is a collaboration between UCC Holding and the Public Works Authority (Ashghal). It includes 14 public schools, with two of them built using 3D printing technology. Each printed school will have a built area of 20,000 m², adding up to 40,000 m² in total. This footprint is reportedly 40 times larger than the biggest 3D printed building completed so far.

Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/qatar-builds-worlds-largest-3d-printed-construction-project/

31/07/2025

Revery Architecture has designed the new PNE Amphitheatre / Freedom Mobile Arch in Vancouver, Canada. This open-air venue will welcome up to 10,000 visitors and features a mass timber roof that is expected to become the largest free-span structure of its kind. The project offers valuable examples for architects, landscape designers, and urban planners who focus on sustainable materials and inclusive public spaces.

Read more at https://materialdistrict.com/article/mass-timber-roof-marks-sustainability-milestone-for-vancouver-amphitheatre/

31/07/2025

A material using excess sea silt from the vulnerable Eems-Dollard estuary to create high-quality ceramic products. Sea silt ceramics by Humade https://materialdistrict.com/material/sea-silt-ceramics/

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