Introducing ROOTS: Biodegradable 3D-Printed Designer Footwear
TEL AVIV, Israel and LONDON, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Balena, the material science company aimed at making advanced biodegradable polymer materials for a more sustainable fashion industry, today announced an exciting partnership with acclaimed designer Kitty Shukman to create a unique 3D-printed concept slide with a natural kick: ROOTS.
- To create her unique, 3D-printed slides, Shukman utilized Balena's BioCir™, the first fully compostable and biodegradable elastomer for the fashion industry.
- The collaboration is a milestone in the intersection of fashion, technology, and environmental consciousness, helping usher in a new era of sustainable design.
- Kitty's artistic vision for the slide combined with Balena's expertise in bio-plastic materials has resulted in a truly remarkable designer item – as striking as it is circular.
- Through this unique footwear concept, Balena is determined to push the boundaries of 3D-printing to advance the adoption of compostable, biodegradable and simultaneously durable materials in the fashion industry.