New Grain™ is a new material that is 100% plastic-, animal-, and rubber-free, made from proteins.

Designed for fashion, automotive, interiors and more, New Grain™ is fully customisable in colour, texture and thickness and is becoming compatible with roll-to-roll manufacturing.

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We reconfigure plant proteins into collagen-like structures, giving New Grain excellent plastic-free performance and a soft, buttery handfeel. Contact us for samples




> 10 MPa
Tensile strength
ISO 3376 2020
Grade 4-5
Colourfastness to rubbing
ISO 11640
50,000+
Dry abrasion cycles
ISO 12947



New Grain comes in a wide range of plant-based colours and finishes – from matte textures to high-shine and patent, all without topcoats. 

Custom shades and finishes are available on request. 

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Impact
New Grain™ brings responsibility and 
performance into balance.

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Low carbon

Our preliminary LCA shows the carbon footprint of New Grain™ is less than 2 kgCO₂e  per m². We're pursuing a verified third-party LCA for our roll-to-roll manufactured material in 2026.

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100% plastic- and rubber-free

No bio-derived plastics, no petrochemical inputs or topcoats. No rubber, so it's safe from EU Deforestation Regulation.

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Nontoxic chemistry

All ingredients and pigments we use are ZDHC compliant and safe for people and planet.

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Made through local supply chains

We source our spent grain from regional brewers and distillers and we manufacture New Grain™ entirely in the UK, empowering local circular economies. As we expand, we plan to empower local supply chains in the EU and globally. 







Where to find us
Arda Biomaterials
64-66 Gedling Place 
London
SE1 2JS
United Kingdom

Contact: info@arda.bio


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