the brands of 2023

In 2023, Material Matters will showcase a curated mix of exhibitors to celebrate the importance of materials and their ability to shape our lives. The selection included global brands, makers, designers, manufacturers, and artists working in materials that ranged from recycled aluminium, clay, wood and glass to orange peel, roots and sugar.


Modern Synthesis

  • ROOM 11.5



Modern Synthesis is a biotech company, which brings new materials to life. Founded by ex-Adidas designer Jen Keane and synthetic biologist Dr. Ben Reeve, its patent-pending biotechnology process employs microbes to grow nanocellulose-based materials that are circular by nature, and customisable by design.

As well as producing materials which are 100% petrochemical and animal free, it produces technology that gives creatives complete control over the look, feel, and performance of the products they create.

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