Innovate
finding the perfect material
What if we only made products from materials so
friendly to the earth that you could simply bury them
after use? Macnas focusses on making accessories
without a footprint by using biodegradable materials.
Material REsearch & expEriments
Imagine a world without mountains of discarded clothes and accessories—where everything we use is made from materials so earth-friendly, you could bury them after use and watch something new grow.
Belinda has always loved bags. They're our everyday treasures, reflecting who we are. At Studio Macnas, the mission is simple: consume consciously, waste less, value more. What if, when your bag wears out, it could return to the earth and nourish it?
For over 4 years, Macnas has explored sustainability — testing materials, collaborating with forward-thinking companies, students, and customers. Many of the materials are so new, they're still being explored—yes, sometimes we even buries them to see how they break down.
She shares her findings through social media, talks, and workshops—fueling more research and inspiring others along the way.
Cactus Leather
This plantbased material is up to for a bigger part natural and organic. The rest is composed of recycled polyester and cotton for added strength and durability. it can tear on fragile corners.
+ Long lasting
when well constructed
+ Beautiful colors
- Not compostable
Malai
Bacterial cellulose fermented on wast water from coconuts, hemp fibre, banana stem fibre, sisal fibre, plant based waxes, gums and oils. Compostable!
+ Semi durable
+ Compostable
- Not very bendable
LOVR
@revoltech.official ’s compostable hemp-based material—it’s designed to age, soften, and naturally return to the earth.
+ Semi durable
+ Compostable
- Not a lot of color options
Terralite
Soft, flexible and compostable. Terralite by Cosm. 50% lyocell and 50% viscose.
+ Semi durable
+ Compostable
- Not a lot of color options
Mycelium
Grown with hemp. The growing proces stopped by putting the bag in an oven.
+ Beautiful natural look
+ Compostable
- Challenge to protect
Apple
Leap is plantbased material out of Norway. Made of the apple waste of the juice and cider production.
+ Durable
+ A lot of color optioins
- Not compostable
