13: Malai – There is More to Coconuts Than You Think!

Malai is a newly developed biocomposite material based on Bacterial Cellulose is grown on water from mature coconuts and natural fibers from the banana stem, hemp, and sisal. A duo of designers and material researchers Zuzana Gombosova and Susmith Susheel have for the last 2 years have been based in Kerala where they continue building a pilot manufacturing unit and working on improving material properties and manufacturing processes. The essence of Malai is to find beauty in all-natural and design materials that can come from nature and safely return to it. Be the first to know about our latest episode by subscribing http://www.mindfulbusinessespodcast.com

https://malai.eco/