Bloom Biotech BV

Brand

Bloom Biotech

Model

Microalgae Vegan Leather

Price band

US $100.00–US $200.00 on the HKTDC product listing; unit basis not stated

Sample

Custom-dimension sample swatches available

Lead time

60 days

Markets

Western Europe; international shipments available by sea or air

Production capacity

1 production line; 1–5 production staff, 1–5 R&D staff and 1–5 QC staff reported on HKTDC. Monthly and annual throughput were not stated.

Antwerp-based biomaterials manufacturer developing microalgae-based leather-like sheets and textile materials using proprietary bioprinting technology. Its current HKTDC-listed material is made from 80% microalgae biomass and 20% PLA and is offered in sheet or roll formats for leather goods, footwear uppers and apparel development.

• Microalgae Bioprinting

  The leather-like sheet material is produced using Bloom Biotech's proprietary microalgae bioprinting technology.

• Plant-Based Coating

  The material can be finished with plant-based additives depending on the target application.

• PU-Based Coating

  PU-based coatings are available as an alternative finish for selected applications.

• Microalgae-Based Pigment Coloring

  Custom shades can be produced using microalgae-based pigments.

• Reactive Dyeing

  The material is also available in colors produced with standard reactive dyes.

• Cutting

  Bloom Biotech describes the sheet material as compatible with conventional cutting processes.

• Stitching

  The material is designed to be stitchable in existing leather-goods and fashion workflows.

• Edge Painting

  The material is listed as compatible with edge-painting processes.

• Lamination

  The microalgae material can be laminated for integration with other substrates.

• Embossing

  The material is described as embossable for customized surface textures.

• Backing

  The sheet material is compatible with the application of backing layers.