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Material made from 100% porcelain stoneware containing 40% pre-consumer recycled content. It is used as flooring or wall cladding for indoor and outdoor spaces.
Material made of high performance polyamides derived from renewable feedstock, castor oil.
It is used in a large number of applications automotive, textile, electronics and medical thanks to its outstanding properties, including excellent chemical resistance, high dimensional stability, and low density.
A material made of recycled polystyrene and powdered pigments, designed to reveal its texture under both natural and artificial light. It is used in the production of translucent panels for the furniture industry.
Material made of a plied yarn construction consisting of 81% post-consumer recycled polyester and 19% cotton.
The polyester has been optimised to be more attractive to naturally occurring microbes, so as to allow accelerated biodegradation under certain environmental conditions.
It is used in upholstery.
A material made of natural cellulose fibers, recycled materials, or fibers derived from post-consumer and post-industrial products, treated with binders to improve strength.
The mixture undergoes a pressing process to obtain a density and texture similar to those of wood or stone. Following a slow drying phase, the material is finished, calibrated, and polished to achieve various effects.
It is used in the production of interior wall coverings and furniture.
Recycled material obtained from plant-based waste, derived from grape marc and apple peel discarded by the beverage industry, such as cider, juice, and compote.
These plant scraps are mixed with water-based polyurethane to form the surface layer, while a lyocell fabric, obtained by extracting cellulose from wood pulp, forms the bottom layer.
The two layers are combined and processed to obtain the desired surface texture, color, and finish.
It is used as an alternative to animal leather in the manufacture of fashion accessories and clothing. Also available with recycled PET fabric.
Material made from pure cellulose fiber, recovered in the form of pulp and reprocessed into textile fibers through a wet spinning process.
It is used in the manufacture of clothing and household linens as an alternative or complementary material to cotton, viscose, or polyester, allowing it to be used both in its pure form and blended in textiles and non-woven fabrics.
Material made by reusing waste from the production of finished leather.
The by-products obtained from the production process, sorted by color, are used to make regenerated leather.
Protected by patent, the material is intended for all brands in the fashion world.
Yarns and fabrics made of 100% recycled wool and cashmere textile waste.
The Pre-Consumer program recovers textile waste from factories, companies, and customers in the fashion industry, while the Takeback program recovers post-consumer wool and cashmere waste from partner stores.
It is used in the production of clothing and knitwear.
Yarn made of post-consumer recycled polyamide 6,6 where 100% of the raw material needed for its production has been replaced by pyrolysis oil obtained from chemical recycling of end-of-life tires and attributed to it in a mass balance approach.
This polyamide offers the same functional and aesthetic benefits of lightness, strength and resistance. It is the ideal solution for all textile and is perfectly workable like a normal polyamide, which can be combined with all fibers.
Material made from pre-consumer recycled denim obtained from industrial waste. The production process involves a completely mechanical and patented process, saving water and energy and avoiding the use of chemicals.
Cotton waste is collected from all stages of denim production, from spinning, scouring, indigo dyeing, and weaving
After being selected, they are transformed into very fine fibers and combined with low melting point recycled polyester to create 100% recycled padding.
Material made from 30% recycled wool sourced from production waste from the Norwegian textile industry.
The wool waste is collected and processed without the need for washing, as is the case with pure virgin wool, since the recycled wool has already been completely cleaned of lanolin and dirt during its initial processing. The remaining percentage consists of virgin wool and PLA fibres derived from corn.
It is used in the manufacture of padding for clothing.
Material made entirely from virgin European sheep's wool. Characterised by extraordinary functional advantages such as breathability, active insulation and odour neutralisation.
Thanks to its fine, soft structure, it is used as padding suitable for the clothing industry.
Material made from post-consumer recycled rubber granules obtained from used truck, car and aircraft tyres. It is used as an alternative to virgin rubber in the manufacture of safety flooring and sports surfaces.
Material made of plant proteins, biopolymers, and recycled rubber, with over 80% renewable carbon content.
Post-consumer tyre waste containing rubber is collected, shredded and, through a chemical recycling process, pyrolysis oil is obtained. This is used as a substitute for fossil raw materials to produce polyamide 6 polymer.
Characterised by a uniform structure that guarantees consistent quality from batch to batch, the material is easily adaptable to any post-tanning and finishing process as it does not require cold storage or stabilisation.
It is used as a substitute for animal leather.
Material made from 100% pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled polystyrene, sourced from discarded refrigerators and CD cases.
Characterised by a glossy surface and high structural integrity, it is used in the manufacture of furniture and worktops.
Material consisting of 65% of a hybrid of hazelnut and pistachio shells, sourced from food or agricultural waste, combined with a binder composed of 53% plant-based substances.
Characterised by a robust surface, wood-like surfaces with distinctive natural textures, it is used in the manufacture of cladding.
Material made from 25% esparto grass, a perennial herbaceous plant that thrives in hot, arid climates, 25% post-consumer recycled paper and 50% bagasse, a by-product of sugar cane processing.
It is used in the manufacture of printing and paper products.
Material composed of 100% European hemp, produced without the use of dyes. The long fibres of the hemp allow for a stable structure, ideal for letterpress printing. It is used in the manufacture of paper products.
Composite material made of 81% bamboo fibres mechanically extracted from plants and transformed into unidirectional tapes.
Its innovative technology enables to be shaped into any form, providing the versatility required for a wide array of applications—from electronics, aerospace to construction and consumer goods.
Recycled cardboard made from 100% waste paper. Depending on the recycled paper pulp used, there may be variations in colour from one production run to another or from one sheet to another, as no bleaching process is carried out.
Available in 20 colours and 3 weights, it is used in the manufacture of paper products.
Textile material based on pure silk protein powder, cultivated in the laboratory, which is dissolved and then spun into filaments through a wet spinning process.
Thanks to protein engineering based on artificial intelligence, it is possible to customise the material at a molecular level, while precision biofermentation produces biotechnologically manufactured yarns that guarantee the highest industry standards.
It is used in traditional and innovative applications, replacing vegetable silk.
Material made from 100% byssus, or mussel beard, a by-product of aquaculture.
Naturally fireproof, it offers excellent acoustic and thermal insulation and is used in the manufacture of insulating products for the construction, textile and bio-production industries.
Material made from pre-consumer recycled leather obtained from food industry waste. Biodegradable and compostable at the end of its life thanks to chrome- and heavy metal-free tanning, it is used in the manufacture of fashion accessories.
Material made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester. The design stands out for its visibly irregular structure. It is used in the manufacture of upholstery and upholstered furniture.
Matrec S-Index is an indicator developed by Matrec in order to assist the user during the selection of materials with higher sustainability values.
Matrec S-Index is obtained considering different aspects of environmental and social sustainability of materials (composition, origin and certification) and companies (environmental and social certification of enterprises).
Matrec S-Index is not a comparative or qualitative indicator.
The score can change from 10 to 100 depending on the characteristics of the material and the company's commitment to carry out its Environmental and Social strategies.