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Textile waste fibers make ‘stone’

Swatches | October 1, 2026 | By:

A textured table featuring a colorful surface with vibrant fabric scraps, supported by cylindrical pillars in a light color.
Sfrido,” the bench, from the collection features textile waste fibers processed into Textilite, a stone-like material. Image: Davide Balda

A collection of furniture pieces, “Gli Straccivendoli” — Chromaterico Textile Objects,features Textilite, a stone-like material made from recycled textile fibers. It was created by Chromaterico, a collaboration between Italian artist Davide Balda and biomaterials company Chroma Composites, based in Ceppaloni, Italy. 

Textilite was developed using Balda’s approach from his Archeomaterico project, which focuses on creating circular production processes and sustainable materials from waste. To make the material, synthetic and organic textile waste from unsold and defective clothing is mechanically ground into fibers, which are then blended into the Textilite composite stone using Chroma’s Mersus® process. The material is lightweight, durable, and impact- and scratch-resistant. It can be used for outdoor furniture and indoor floor tiles and furnishings. 

A textured surface with light speckles features dark blue and navy fibers scattered across it, accompanied by a curled blue textile.
“Brandello,” the table, from the furniture collection jointly created by artist Davide Balda and biomaterials company Chroma Composites. Image: Davide Balda

The Chromaterico collection includes “Sfrido,” the bench; “Cencio,” the shelving; and “Brandello,” the table. Each piece showcases a different textile fiber treatment method within the Mersus process, highlighting the different resulting characteristics and appearance for various applications.

Chroma Composites is a biomaterials producer that turns waste into high-quality composite materials for design and architecture. Balda is a multidisciplinary artist from Genoa, Italy. 

The collection was featured in Milan Design Week 2026 and the Isola Design Festival. 

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