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Top 5 Materials – September 2026
1. Zenexo® Ultra-Thin Effect Pigments MC 713506 Manufacturer – Schlenk Metallic Pigments GmbH Ultra-thin engineered aluminum flakes bounce light off two surfaces at once, …
ICFF + NeoCon 2026: When Sustainability Means Staying a While
This summer MCX had the chance to attend both ICFF in NYC and NeoCon in Chicago, giving us a good look at material trends between both commercial and residential interiors. It was clear that at both …
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Sustainability Report: Insights from Automotive Interiors 2026
The Sustainability Bell is often most loudly rung by the packaging, textiles, architecture & interiors, and fashion industries. However, the push toward circularity, PFAS-free materials, and …
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Top 5 Materials – August 2026
1. Bamboo Fiber Composites MC 1365501 Manufacturer - DOT Design Co. Ltd Biodegradable composite made from bamboo fiber and starch. Made with Taiwannese bamboo fiber, a starch binder …
Tradeshow Report: Automotive Interiors Expo, Vehicle Tech Week Europe
This year's Automotive Interiors Expo, part of Vehicle Tech Week Europe, brought together OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, material scientists, and designers in Stuttgart for a wide look at where car interiors …
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Top 5 Materials – July 2026
1. Recycled Glass Aggregate Concrete MC# 1365001 Manufacturer - TRASHY A recycled glass aggregate concrete composed of up to 85% recycled glass, sourced from glass recyclers in North …
Trend Report – The Ecology Of Care
The Ecology of Care marks a decisive cultural shift — one that moves us away from centuries of extractive thinking and toward something more embedded, more reciprocal. It reframes our relationship to …
Top 5 Materials – June 2026
1. Surf Block MC# 1364301 Manufacturer - Surf Block An insulated composite concrete form (ICCF) made from 84% recycled expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) and 16% Hawaiian cement. The EPS …
What Designers Were Looking For in Q1 2026: The 15 Most-Viewed Materials on Our Platform
Every quarter, we look at what our global community of designers, engineers, and material scientists is actually searching, clicking, and spending time with inside the MCX library. Not what they say …
Material Case Study: The Flexible Claw Clip
How a material substitution transformed a staple hair care product. Ever since the first person wanted to put their hair up, they've been met with a rigid tool. Bones and sticks, then wood, ivory, …
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Top 5 Materials – May 2026
1. BioSintering® MC# 1364401 Manufacturer - Deklin A ceramic-like wall tile produced without kiln firing, made from over 95% recycled gypsum and a bio-based binder that enables …
APLF 2026 Material Report
APLF 2026 took place March 12–14 in Hong Kong, bringing together suppliers and innovators from over 65 countries. Organized by region and expertise, the fair highlighted both established manufacturers …
Top 5 Materials – April 2026
1. KRUSHED PLASTICS MC# 1363402 Manufacturer - Revive Innovations Ltd. Bespoke recycled sheet materials made from post-consumer DVD cases (rPP, polypropylene). The sheets may also …
Trend Report – The Slow Wellness Revolution
After decades shaped by speed, optimization, and constant stimulation, contemporary societies are reaching a point of saturation. Mental overload, digital noise, environmental anxiety, and performance …
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Top 5 Materials – March 2026
1. RE-CD MC# 1363401 Manufacturer - Revive Innovations Ltd. A composite material made solely from waste CDs and DVDs (polycarbonate) without additional binders, just heat and pressure. …
