Through years of research and testing, we invented Matek™

The unique material enable us to make furniture of waste materials by combining fibre with a binder. Coffee bean shells, extracted during the roasting process, are an example of fibre material. Sawdust from wood production is another. The binder material is made from plastic waste or a plastic-based alternative. The mix of materials results in a unique compound suitable for press moulding - a well-known technique in the furniture industry.

The technology behind Matek™ allows us to capture carbon in our furniture by recycling waste into timeless classics using resources already available to us, instead of virgin materials. To produce Matek™, we either use post-consumer waste or post-industrial waste available to us through successful collaborations with large-scale corporations. 

Biodegradable Matek™ - All natural materials that can eventually return to nature 

Testing and fine-tuning our technology has in 2024 enabled us to integrate biodegradable plastic as a binder material in our Matek™ production. 

Biodegradable plastic is made using renewable resources instead of fossil fuels like conventional plastic. In our case, we use sugarcane as the key ingredient. The juice extracted from the sugarcane serves as a vital component in producing this type of biodegradable plastic. Every part of the sugarcane plant is utilised, after extracting the juice, the dried leaves are used as fuel to heat and ferment the sugarcane juice, an essential step in making our biodegradable plastic. This sustainable approach minimizes waste and reduces our environmental footprint. Furthermore, sugarcane is a rapidly renewable resource that thrives in warm climates. It absorbs carbon dioxide while growing and can be harvested 1-2 times a year without the need for artificial irrigation.

The biodegradable Matek™ variant has the same exceptional qualities as other Matek™ variants - it is a highly durable and water-repellent material.

Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. Due to our consumption habits, large volumes end up in landfills each year.

However, properly collected and sorted plastic parts from electronic equipment such as computers, household appliances, displays, refrigerators, etc., can be recycled, helping conserve natural resources and reduce environmental pollution.

In 2023, we shifted our Matek production to primarily using e-waste as the binder material.

Designed for disassembly

Furniture made from Matek® are designed for disassembly and repair, which means that each component, in its purest form, can be recycled into new production cycles.

Matek is designed to be reprocessed again and again. All furniture made with Matek can be recycled through Mater and made into new furniture.

Learn more about Mater Take-back system here