Press Release

Why is everyone buzzing about biomaterials?

Here’s the scoop: From the polyester craze in the swinging 60s to the aerobics-driven spandex revolution of the 80s, synthetic technologies have seamlessly woven their way into our homes and hearts, marking an era of convenience and innovation. However, their non-renewable nature sparked a quest for sustainable alternatives, leading to a pivotal shift towards eco-friendly bio-materials.

As environmental concerns take the spotlight, it’s time to meet the next generation of materials: eco-friendly, sustainable, and spearheading the charge for a greener future.

#1: BIO-VERA™

Attention, leather lovers! Brace yourself for BIO-VERA™ to revolutionize your world.  

This next-gen, animal-free material mimics the visual, textural, and aging qualities of leather and suede and outshines them! As a state-of-the-art, protein-infused canvas, Bio-VERA™ empowers leather partners to infuse their time-honored craftsmanship into creating exquisite, tailor-made materials across multiple industries. 

From fashion accessories like bags, shoes, and belts to lux auto interiors, BIO-VERA™ is the future of chic, offering top-tier craftsmanship without animal inputs. Sustainable, solvent-free, and traceable in production, BIO-VERA™ eliminates animal-based inputs and waste, paving the way for a more ethical and eco-friendly future. And the best part? It’s readily available, reducing complexity and costs without exceptional preservation or storage conditions.

#2 BIO-TEX SHIELD™

From high-performance hiking jackets to weatherproof running gear, BIO-TEX SHIELD™ is a groundbreaking new technology redefining activewear. 

This waterproof and breathable membrane boasts extreme durability, allowing for thinner, lighter materials while delivering unparalleled protection from the elements. 

Moreover, thanks to its revolutionary miscible blend of plant-based protein and biopolymer, Bio-Alloy™, BIO-TEX SHIELD™ offers both performance and a leap in molecular sustainability. Using only one textile layer paves the way for thinner, lighter materials, expanding the horizons of design and creativity. 

#3 BIO-TELA™ 

Get ready to experience BIO-TELA™ in your everyday fashion! This game-changing bio-material is set to revolutionize textile color design. 

From vibrant apparel to textured home textiles, BIO-TELA™ brings color and unique textures to garments, upholstery, and everyday fabrics. BIO-TELA™ leverages protein functionality to dye any textile substrate with deep and vibrant colors using reactive or acid dyes, including novel texture effects on some textiles. The process can be engineered using a single textile layer to create two-tone impacts of the same or different colors. Piece and garment-dying techniques provide additional production and design flexibility. 

BIO-TELA™ is changing textiles. It’s eco-friendly and solvent-free. The inputs are traceable. It’s ready for production. It offers style and sustainability.

ABOUT MODERN MEADOW:
Modern Meadow is a technology company. They use nature-inspired proteins. Their goal is to reduce reliance on petrochemical and animal-derived inputs. Their products are scalable and sustainable. They can be easily integrated into existing manufacturing processes. This helps partners quickly bring sustainable goods to market and reduces high upfront costs. The company aims to drive innovation in sustainability and create new solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges.

Learn more at www.modernmeadow.com

CATHERINE ROGGERO-LOVISI 

Furthermore, Catherine Roggero-Lovisi is the CEO of Modern Meadow, a purpose-driven protein applications powerhouse that aims to promote wellness for people and the planet. She has extensive experience in the global consumer goods industry and has demonstrated her ability to build and lead successful entrepreneurial and large-scale businesses.

As L’Oréal’s APAC GM and Revlon Inc.’s President for North America, she was accountable for revenue, profit, consumer insights, data analytics, and new business development. At Christian Louboutin, she was tapped as its first-ever worldwide GM of Beauty, building that business into one of the industry’s most recognizable and fastest-growing brands.

She consistently outperforms the market regarding growth, brand equity enhancement, product sentiment, and partnership development. Additionally, Catherine is an Executive Board Member at Positive Planet US, a coalition to alleviate poverty through entrepreneurship. Originally from France, Catherine resides in New York City. She holds an MBA/MIM from The American School of Global Management (Thunderbird) and a BA from the Florida Institute of Technology.