material meets science

transparent, independent, science proofed

discover materials

Materials knowledge, openly accessible – for research, industry and everyone shaping the future.

Materials made from renewable or bio-based raw materials are becoming increasingly important in the fashion and footwear industries. At the same time, a common problem in the market is that material specifications are difficult to compare, data is scattered, and information on ingredients and properties is inconsistent. This is precisely where AboutMaterialZ comes in: Our digital platform combines material data - scientifically sound, independent and structured. Our goal is to make materials transparent, measurable, and comparable.

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transparent materials start with data

Vegan? Compostable? Locally sourced? What's important to you? Here are the materials:

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clothing

accessories

furniture + object equipment

automotive + mobility

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Why are we different?

AboutMaterialZ gathers all the important information for each material: ingredients, special properties, and technical data. This is based on standardized testing procedures from which real key performance indicators are derived. This creates a reliable data profile. Material suppliers, brands, developers, buyers, sustainability teams and processors can use this profile to accurately assess technical suitability, performance, and traceability.

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This project was funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space.

Contact

FILK Freiberg Institute gGmbH
Meißner Ring 1-5
09599 Freiberg

GERMANY

Fon: +49-(0)3731-366-0
Fax: +49-(0)3731-366-130
E-Mail: aboutmaterialz@filkfreiberg.de