Category: Sustainability
Introducing BLUE: Exclusive Wall Covering for Materialised
In short: BLUE is a 13-design wall covering collection now available exclusively through Materialised across Australia and New Zealand. It spans seagrass, woodgrain, stone, metallic and print styles, and every design carries a verified Health Product Declaration, an Industry EPD, low VOC certification and inherently antimicrobial performance, making it a considered choice for hospitality, healthcare, … continue reading
Circon Bio-Sourced Wall Covering: The First Carbon-Neutral Type II Vinyl
Some wall covering products ask you to choose between sustainability and performance. Circon™ doesn’t. It’s the first bio-sourced, carbon-neutral, recyclable Type II vinyl wall covering of its kind. And it has just landed in our range across four designs: Croc Maison, Velato, Oakstone and Palomar. For a company built on the idea that design and … continue reading
How Do You Specify Sustainable Faux Leather?
As design professionals, your work shapes the spaces where people live, work, and gather. Spaces that are as thoughtful and enduring as the materials within them. Faux leathers can now offer many compelling sustainability benefits, from bio-based content to innovative, lower-impact compositions. But specifying sustainable faux leather goes beyond a single measure… Each material presents … continue reading
Ultrafabrics Faux Leather: Hydrolysis Resistance and Specification
(Main image: Brisa Distressed Lasso, Hilton Frankfurt, by The Hickson Design Partnership Ltd) As demand grows for high-performance, sustainable faux leather, Ultrafabrics has become a go-to specification across healthcare, hospitality, workplace, and transport projects. But what makes Ultrafabrics stand out, and why are designers increasingly searching for it by name? This guide breaks down the … continue reading
Biodegradable Faux Leather. A New Chapter in Responsible Product
Searching for a biodegradable faux leather? For decades, performance vinyls and faux leathers have been essential materials in commercial interiors, valued for their durability and cleanability. Yet recycling faux leather remains a complex global challenge. At Materialised, we work closely with Textile Recyclers Group (TRG) to recycle a large portion of our production offcuts, including … continue reading
Why Responsible Fitouts Demand A Circularity Model
The design and manufacturing industry is at a turning point. As the built environment faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, designers, architects, and manufacturers are shifting towards sustainable, responsible fitouts. A crucial aspect of this transformation is the adoption of a circularity model – one that prioritises repurposing, reusing, and recycling materials to divert … continue reading
Sustainable Wall Covering: Introducing Eden TPO
Revolutionising sustainable wall covering solutions with Eco-friendliness and style! We proudly unveil our latest innovation in the realm of sustainable interior design. Eden TPO is a ground-breaking, printable wall covering born from rigorous product testing and a commitment to environmental responsibility. Printable Sustainable Wall Covering In today’s landscape, where ecological consciousness and design excellence converge, … continue reading
Crypton Fabric: Worry-Free & PFAS-Free
Crypton® Fabric is Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Materialised’s aim has always been to deliver high performance fabrics, whilst also treading lightly on our planet. That’s why we are so proud to have housed Crypton intelligent fabric since 1993. And now it gets even better, with the transition to PFAS-Free Crypton fabric from October 1, 2022. … continue reading
What Is The Difference Between PVC-Free and TPO Wall Covering?
The answer is, TPO wall covering is a type of PVC-free wall covering. Let us help shed some light on this topic… PVC-free wall covering doesn’t contain PVC (polyvinyl chloride) It is therefore a fantastic eco-friendly option for architects and designers wanting a sustainable wall covering option for their design projects. So, what is TPO … continue reading