Material Innovation at Fab.Pub
Where Design Meets Material Science
Explore our in-house brewed bioplastics, engineered for sustainability, performance, and storytelling.
Why Materials Matter
At Fab.Pub, we transform waste into design innovation. From wood dust and textile off-cuts to coffee waste, we turn discarded materials into beautiful, functional bioplastics. Our locally sourced blends, including basalt, and bamboo, reduce impact and celebrate sustainable, circular design.
Our In-House Material Brewing
We’ve developed custom materials to meet both aesthetic and technical demands in architecture and design:
Base Material: Clear PLA
Used in: Mandala Lamp, Custom Parts
Fab.Pure
Our signature clear PLA, renewable, stable, and versatile for prototypes and finished products.
Base Material: PLA Wood
Used in: Mandala Wood Stool, Interior Elements
Fab.Grain
30% wood fibres and 70% bioplastics, offering a natural texture and warm finish.
Base Material: Flame-retardant PLA
Used in: Hyatt Chandelier, Pancras Square
Fab.Shield
Flame-retardant blend designed for architectural use, certified for safety and performance.
Base Material: PLA Chalk
Used in: Under Development
Fab.Stone
Chalk-infused PLA with a smooth matte finish and soft white tone.
Base Material: PLA Bamboo
Used in: Under Development
Fab.Zen
Light, organic material inspired by nature, ideal for decorative and interior use.
Base Material: PLA Basalt
Used in: Under Development
Fab.Lava
Durable, mineral-reinforced blend developed for strength and texture.
Base Material: PLA Coffee
Used in: Concept Products
Fab.Roast
Infused with reclaimed coffee waste for deep colour and subtle grain.
Why Bioplastics?
Our bioplastics are derived from renewable feedstocks such as corn and sugarcane, offering a low-carbon alternative to fossil-based plastics. Backed by the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by Dassault Systèmes, the findings were further demonstrated through the Aurora Project, a collaborative installation developed at FabPub for the Design Museum’s Waste Age: What Can Design Do? exhibition.
The study compared Aurora’s structure in bio-sourced PLA versus petroleum-based ABS, revealing a carbon saving of over 6 tonnes the equivalent of building 10 electric bikes. The LCA confirmed that using PLA reduces emissions by over 5.4 kg CO₂ eq. per kg of material, while also lowering water and mineral use.
These results validate our approach to material innovation. PLA is industrially compostable, recyclable, and locally manufacturable, allowing Fab.Pub to design within a truly circular and science-led framework for sustainable architecture.
Design Backed by Science
LCA results show how PLA dramatically lowers carbon, water, and resource impact compared to ABS.
Aurora
Design Museum’s Waste Age: What Can Design Do?
PLA vs ABS: Environmental Impact
PLA shows lower impact across all key sustainability metrics.
The Science Behind Our Materials
Curious About Our Biomaterials?
For designers and fabricators, we also offer Compounding as a Service, customising blends to meet your project’s needs.
Lead time: Minimum Two Months