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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Biotechnology, Material Science, Fashion, Automotive, Furniture, Aerospace |
| Founder | Vicki von Holzhausen |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, CA |
| Products | Liquidplant, Banbū, Replant, Technik, Struktur |
| Website | vonholzhausen |
von Holzhausen is a textile material innovation company based in Los Angeles, California. [1] The company uses plants, recycled fibers, and biodegradable materials to create sustainable materials at scale. [2]
von Holzhausen was founded in Malibu in 2015 by former automotive designer Vicki von Holzhausen, spouse of Tesla chief designer Franz von Holzhausen. [3]
The company began by developing materials for handbags and other accessories. Today [update] it supplies plant-based textiles to a variety of industries including fashion, furniture, aerospace, and automotive. [3]
The company's technologies range from plant-based leather alternatives to biodegradable topcoats. [4] Notable developments include Liquidplant, a 100 percent plant-based performance topcoat that replaces petroleum versions, [3] and a biodegradation technology that allows materials to break down in a landfill condition. [5]
The company has five commercially available products including Technik, Banbū, Struktur, Liquidplant, and Replant. [3] It also offers its own line of accessories.
The company has partnered with corporations such as Apple and Dell to create product ranges sold worldwide. [5] They have also worked with automakers such as Cupra [3] to create custom sports car interiors, and French brand Lola James Harper to design a candle inspired by their materials. [6]
In 2022, von Holzhausen announced a partnership with Nanollose, to develop a leather alternative made from microbial cellulose. [7] The same year, the company created a custom Tesla Model S Plaid for The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. [8]
In July 2024, von Holzhausen’s material Banbū became available on The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller. [9]
von Holzhausen has been recognized for their innovations in the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards [10] , Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas [11] and Innovation by Design Awards [12] , INC's Female Founder Awards [13] , Wall Paper's Smart Space Awards [14] , Red Dot's Design Concept Awards [15] , the Deezen Awards [16] , SXSW Innovation Awards [17] and the Core77's Design Awards [18] .
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