tomorrow starts today
Substanz is a consulting and education company specializing in next-generation, low-impact materials and textiles for the fashion industry.
In addition, Substanz offers a curated selection of materials and trims through its retail shop, with no minimum order quantity, enabling brands, designers, and artisans to explore innovative materials and access a comprehensive range of biodegradable alternatives.
Drawing on extensive industry expertise and a global network of material innovators, Substanz provides services across material research, sourcing, product development, manufacturing, and supply chain strategy.
Substanz collaborates with leading educational institutions and industry platforms, delivering lectures, workshops, and educational programs focused on material innovation.
Our mission is to connect clients with the latest advancements in material science while supporting pioneering R&D companies in translating breakthrough innovations into commercially viable products, prototypes, and exhibition-ready pieces.
Our Principles
Our products and processes are guided by five core principles:
Minimise the use of virgin raw materials
Eliminate hazardous and toxic chemicals
Support local and regional production
Uphold social responsibility throughout the supply chain
Promote biodegradability and circular material systems
Why Substanz
The name says it all: we focus on the substance behind materials.
We believe innovation should be measured not only by what a material is made from, but also by how it performs, how it is produced, and how it behaves at the end of its life.
Through a global network of material innovators, manufacturers, and researchers, we help brands navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of next-generation materials and translate innovation into commercially viable products.
Substanz — Connecting Material Innovation with Commercial Reality.