Our models in PLAArtificial & Mineral Material

PolyLactic Acid is a biodegradable polymer in industrial composting (i.e. above 60°C). It is obtained from corn starch. WE extract this starch which is converted into sugar, then decomposed thanks to micro-organisms into lactic acid, itself polymerized into polylactic. This polymer is finally extruded to give birth to this fiber that can be described as bioplastic.

It is an example of artificial fiber made in a "clean" way because throughout the production chain, PLA fiber is environmentally friendly. It limits CO2 emissions, it is bio-sourced AND bio-compostable, which is exceptional (a bioplastic is often one or the other, but very rarely both at the same time). It is a sustainable material because it comes from 100% renewable natural components.

Since this fiber is extruded, it has a high sheen, making it a very shiny and transparent material.