Balena Partners with the leading filaments manufacturer ReCreus to integrate Biodegradable Materials into the 3D Print Market. In an exciting advancement for the 3D printing community, Recreus is pioneering the release of the innovative Balena FilaFlex filament, now available to the public through its online store.
This partnership marks a significant milestone in sustainable additive manufacturing, allowing creators, designers, and innovators to access Balena’s novel BioCir materials. These biobased, flexible printing materials combine performance with environmental responsibility.
The 3D printing industry is at the forefront of innovation, offering unmatched design flexibility and localised manufacturing. However, an untapped opportunity exists to integrate sustainable biodegradable materials into this rapidly growing market. As the polymer 3D printing sector is projected to reach $48.67 billion by 2030, the pressure to address environmental concerns with traditional, non-recyclable materials like certain TPU and PLA continues to rise. Balena.Filaflex, a filament that harnesses the power of Balena’s BioCir®flex3D material with its rubber-like texture and impressive versatility, not only meets the demand of high-performance applications but also promotes fully circular practices. By combining Balena’s material innovation with Recreus’ expertise in flexible 3D printing, this partnership sets a new standard for fully circular, high-performance filaments opening new avenues for industries such as fashion, footwear and consumer goods, enabling on demand, waste-reducing production that aligns with circular principles. Balena has forged impactful 3D-printing collaborations already with industry leaders like Vivobarefoot and innovative designers like Zulu Kuki and Brigitte Kock. Now,the company is expanding access to its materials for creators worldwide, inviting them to innovate and design sustainably.
