Porous materials

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Dutch startup Plasticiet create recycled plastic terrazzo for use in interior and furniture design.

"These stone shaped concrete trays exude a natural, earthy charm that will add a touch of raw beauty to your space. Use them as a decorative piece in a set, or use them individually to display your favorite jelwery. Embrace the tranquility of these pebble-esque trays and elevate your jewelry collection to new heights of style and sophistication. Available in two different sizes, small, medium, and large. These trays are sealed to protect against moisture. Item Dimensions: - Small: 4.75\"…

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Chinese materials company Yi Design has developed a porous brick made from recycled ceramic waste that could be used to prevent flooding in urban areas.

At the intersection of design and circularity and creating products that absorb sound, soft, pliable, or porous materials make good acoustic insulators.

Aerogels are highly porous solids having a low density. These materials feature nanoscale pore sizes and are considered as superior insulation materials.

Sipho Mabona (previously) folds, crimps, and puckers sheets of cotton to form geometric artworks. The artist dyes the porous material with natural substances like indigo and Maclura tinctoria (mulberry), which creates organic gradients and alters its texture. He then utilizes origami creases to transform the cotton’s structure and shape, sometimes working in response to currentContinue reading "Using Naturally Dyed Cotton, Artist Sipho Mabona Explores Transformation through Origami"

"Cool brick" - porous clay blocks use traditional desert technique of evaporative cooling to manage air humidity and temperature