Bacterial Cellulose Foam
Feather-Light High-Performance Compostable BioFoam
Bacterial Cellulose Foam is a super lightweight, high-performance, fully compostable biofoam for brands needing sustainable materials for packaging, insulation, furniture, and apparel. It replaces conventional plastic foams by using a low-energy biofabrication process where bacteria grow cellulose networks from renewable feedstocks. The foam is durable, fire-resistant, and fully composts after use, supporting a regenerative, closed-loop material cycle.
Company/Institution
Foamlab
Country
Netherlands
Designer(s)
Elvin Karana, Jeroen van Rotterdam, Monika Bartyzel, Joren Wierenga, Shalini Tiwari, Alice Buso, Tiemen Kos
We are a multidisciplinary team of biotechnologists, designers, and product specialists pioneering sustainable foams from bacterial cellulose. Founded by academic professor Elvin Karana and entrepreneur Jeroen van Rotterdam, we blend deep science with product-driven innovation to create high-performance, circular alternatives to synthetic foams. Together, we are redefining what foam can be.