Tag: Polybion

Polybion’s cultivated cellulose debuts on the runway

Polybion’s cultivated cellulose debuts on the runway

September 28, 2026 |

In Mexico, Polybion’s cultivated bacterial cellulose has been used in three looks by designer Patricio Campillo during the recent New York Fashion Week. Polybion uses microbial fermentation to convert food waste into plant-based materials. Production takes place at Polybion’s facility in Irapuato, Guanajuato, near the fruit-packing industry that provides its feedstock. Polybion did not reveal whether […]

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Polybion, Natural Urbano launch lighting collection made with cultivated cellulose**

Polybion, Natural Urbano launch lighting collection made with cultivated cellulose**

August 3, 2026 |

In Mexico, biomaterials firm Polybion and design studio Natural Urbano have introduced Cenit, a made-to-order lighting collection that combines natural ash with Celium, Polybion’s cultivated cellulose material grown from agricultural fruit waste. Building on the partners’ Lapso lighting exhibit at London Design Festival, Cenit explores the use of renewable materials in interior design through pendant […]

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