MATERIAL
TURNING AGRICULTURAL WASTE INTO HIGH- PERFORMANCE MATERIALS.
Preta transforms carbon-rich agricultural waste into high-performance materials that permanently store carbon in everyday products, turning manufacturing into a pathway for carbon drawdown.
WHY PRETA
NATURALLY BLACK
No pigments. No dyes.
The material's color comes from its carbon-rich composition, creating a deep black aesthetic that is consistent throughout the material.
Carbon Storing.
Every product locks agricultural carbon into a durable object instead of releasing it back to the atmosphere.
82% Bio-based.
Made primarily from renewable agricultural waste and a plant-based binder, reducing dependence on fossil-derived inputs.
Existing Manufacturing.
Cast, machined, and
finished on established processes; no new tooling or infrastructure.
01
Circular Feedstocks
Agricultural waste that would otherwise be burned or left to decompose.
02
Capture
The waste is processed to lock its carbon into a stable, solid form.
03
Formulate
Captured carbon is bound into a working material; tuned by density, texture, and cure.
04
Manufacture
Compatible with casting, machining, sanding, polishing and other established manufacturing processes.
RIGID. PRECISE. DURABLE.
A rigid carbon-storing composite designed for precision and permanence. Preta(Core) captures intricate detail while remaining compatible with existing manufacturing processes, making it suitable for furniture, lighting, fixtures, and architectural applications.
SOFT. FLEXIBLE. TACTILE.
A flexible carbon-storing material designed for softness and durability. Preta(Flex) offers the look and feel of leather while remaining compatible with conventional cutting and stitching processes, making it suitable for bags, accessories, and other soft goods.