Materially S.r.l. Impresa Sociale is an independent Italian consultancy based in Milan, specializing in the research, selection, and application of innovative and sustainable materials for design and manufacturing industries. Founded in 2020 as the evolution of Material ConneXion Italy (established in 2002), the company focuses on circular economy principles to help businesses reduce environmental impact through material strategies.
With over two decades of expertise, Materially acts as a bridge between material producers and users, offering services such as material scouting, circularity assessments, trend forecasting, networking events, and CMF (Color, Material, Finish) development. It maintains a materials library and supports projects involving sustainable alternatives like recycled plastics, cellulose-based substitutes, and bio-materials, including applications in packaging, appliances, automotive, and furniture.
The firm curates exhibitions at events like Milano Design Week, including "The New State of Materials" in 2026 at Stecca3, showcasing circular innovations such as 100% post-consumer recycled plastic public transport seats developed with partners like Nextchem, MyReplast Industries, and Lazzerini.
Collaborating with Italian design, post-consumer plastics are upcycled into high-performance recycled polymer meeting strength, durability and aesthetics, engineered for closed-loop reuse.
At Milano Design Week a 100% post‑consumer recycled urban transport seat is showcased, upcycled into a high‑performance, durable product designed for return to recycling.
