Brands Balena

Balena is a bio-based materials company founded in 2020 that disrupts the materials industry by innovating and developing cutting-edge circular materials to replace hazardous, non-compostable plastics currently used in different industries. The company designs innovative materials intended for industrial-scale production, conceived as true ‘drop-in’ solutions: they can be processed using existing machinery meeting the mechanical, chemical and safety standards required by leading global partners. Thanks to an approach that combines advanced chemistry and circular design, Balena materials offer performance comparable to that of conventional plastics for durable consumer goods in the fashion, footwear and lifestyle industries