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We’re here at Milan Design Week — and here’s your first look 👀 In collaboration with framas and Moon Rabbit Adaptive Lab, we’ve unveiled FOOTLOOP — an interactive circular footwear installation that invites you to step into the future of material design. Part of Balena’s triple showcase at #MDW2025, FOOTLOOP explores how 3D printing, biodegradability, and modularity come together in one circular design — made possible by our next-gen BioCir®Flex3D material. 📍Come see the installation live: Via Pietro Maroncelli, 14 Milan, Italy 📅 April 7–13, 2025 Learn more about BioCir®Flex3D here: https://lnkd.in/etvXgp62 Isola Design Group, Recreus. #Balena #FOOTLOOP #MilanDesignWeek #MDW2025 #CircularDesign #SustainableFootwear #BioCir

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 🌱 🎨 From 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟳 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟯, our #HeronAM system powers PORTAL, an immersive installation by Decibel. Set in the evocative backdrop of Alcova (Former SNIA Factory), 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜-𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, bringing digital visions to life through live 3D printing sessions running all week. 📍 Alcova, Former SNIA Factory – Room SN7a 📅 April 7 – 13 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 📸 Swipe through to 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: intricate textures, futuristic forms and beautiful materiality that speak to the future of design. 👉 Curious to see more? 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗮! A special thanks to the great partners that envisioned this installation and helped make it happen: Vizcom, Decibel Made, Balena, Airtech Advanced Materials Group, #KCL, #charlesbirshaw ph. Decibel Made Fuorisalone.it #MDW2025 #3DPrinting #Robotics #Innovation #AdditiveManufacturing #Tech #IndustryRevolution #LFAM #HeronAM #Caracol #BuildBeyondPossible #Milan #Italy #Design #MilanDesignWeek #Milano #advancedmanufacturing #compositematerials

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You’re Invited: Join Balena at Milan Design Week 2025! 📍 April 7–13 | Milan, Italy This year, we are proud to take part in three powerful showcases reimagining the future of footwear, furniture, and circular material design—each powered by our next-gen BioCir® materials. 🔁 FOOTLOOP – An interactive circular footwear installation with framas and Moon Rabbit Adaptive Lab 🪑 PORTAL – A sustainable furniture exhibit with Decibel Made and Caracol AM 🎤 WALK WISE – A panel talk on circular design featuring Balena’s CPO, Yael Joyce Vantu We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on. DM us to set up a time to meet, or reach out directly to Yael Joyce Vantu or Rotem Biksenspaner. See you there 👋 #MilanDesignWeek2025 #BalenaScience #BioCir #CircularDesign #SustainableInnovation #BalenaMaterials

Please join us in welcoming Shoshana Kandel-Anissimov to the Balena team! 💫 👋 Shoshana is joining us as our new Business Development Lead, strengthening our partnerships and bringing our circular materials to even more brands worldwide. With a background in mission-driven organizations and a drive to create real impact, she’s already bringing great energy to the team. We believe that real change happens when great materials meet great people—and we’re so excited to have Shoshana on board for this journey. Welcome to team Balena! 🌏 💫 💚 #TeamBalena #SustainableInnovation #SalesSupport #CircularMaterials #WelcomeToTheTeam

The Halo Sneaker by Good Man Brand isn’t just a statement piece—it’s a step into the future of materials. At its sole? Our BioCir® Flex—a high-performance, fully compostable and recyclable material made for movement. Engineered to match the flexibility of rubber, BioCir® Flex absorbs impact, enhances comfort, and resists wear—without compromising the planet. Its biobased composition supports a truly circular lifecycle, transitioning seamlessly from creation to end-of-life. Science meets design. Comfort meets sustainability. Learn more about our materials and the collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/ejYhbSPY #Balena #GoodManBrand #BioCirFlex #Compostable #MaterialInnovation #footwear #Sustainable #Footwearindustry

Good Man Brand, founded by Super Bowl Champion Russell Wilson, unveils its most sustainable sneaker yet—the Halo, made with Balena’s BioCir®Flex material. This collaboration blends premium design with circular innovation, introducing a biodegradable sneaker that redefines sustainable luxury. Learn more about our materials and the collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/ejYhbSPY #Balena #GoodManBrand #BioCirFlex #Compostable #MaterialInnovation #footwear #Sustainable

Introducing The Halo Sneaker — our most sustainable sneaker yet. The Halo features an innovative, fully circular sole in partnership with Balena and bio-based alternative to leather. 🔥 "A sleek, versatile sneaker that embodies modern style with next-level comfort." – Footwear News 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dvhGpgNk

Designed for those who move with purpose - Good Man Brand introduces - The Halo! 🌏 Featuring Balena’s BioCir® Flex sole—a fully compostable and recyclable material designed for high-performance footwear. A modern take on the classic court sneaker, the Halo blends style, comfort, and sustainability. Available to purchase here: https://lnkd.in/dDByvPmi Learn more about our collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/ejYhbSPY #Balena #GoodManBrand #BioCirFlex #Compostable #MaterialInnovation #footwear

The next era of furniture design—one driven by sustainability, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology. Coming Soon to #MilanDesignWeek.