Simplifyber concept shoe made with their moulded fabric technology. The upper is produced from liquid cellulose-based pulp, which is moulded with heat and pressure into the final shape. The soles of the concept shoe were 3D printed from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), through a collaboration with HP. Image Simplifyber.

Rotation moulded low density polyethylene (LDPE) surface. The embossed logo is cut into the surface of the mould and so reproduced directly into the part. The texture is created by shot blasting (steel bead) on the surface of the aluminium tool. The texture is adjusted by changing the size of steel bead and air pressure used in the process. The glossiness (and subsequently the colour saturation) is determined by the flaming process, which is carried out on the moulded part. Each one is processed separately by heating the surface with an exposed flame. It is often a manual process and so open to variation.

Montana Rise kitchen cabinet featuring rolled glass doors

Woola develop recycled wool based textiles that provide an alternative to plastic bubblewrap for packaging delicate items during transportation. The recycled wool fibres are bound with a small proportion of polylactic acid (PLA), which the company are phasing out to go plastic free. Image Woola.