| von Holzhausen | |
| Type: | Private |
| Industry: | Biotechnology, Material Science, Fashion, Automotive, Furniture, Aerospace |
| Founder: | Vicki von Holzhausen |
| Hq Location: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Products: | Liquidplant, Banbū, Replant, Technik, Struktur |
von Holzhausen is a textile material innovation company based in Los Angeles, California.[1] The company uses plants, recycled fibers, and biodegradable materials to create sustainable materials at scale.[2]
von Holzhausen was founded in Malibu in 2015 by former automotive designer Vicki von Holzhausen, spouse of Tesla chief designer Franz von Holzhausen.[3]
The company began by developing materials for handbags and other accessories. it supplies plant-based textiles to a variety of industries including fashion, furniture, aerospace, and automotive.
The company's technologies range from plant-based leather alternatives to biodegradable topcoats.[4] Notable developments include Liquidplant, a 100 percent plant-based performance topcoat that replaces petroleum versions, and a biodegradation technology that allows materials to break down in a landfill condition.[5]
The company has five commercially available products including Technik, Banbū, Struktur, Liquidplant, and Replant. It also offers its own line of accessories.
The company has partnered with corporations such as Apple and Dell to create product ranges sold worldwide. They have also worked with automakers such as Cupra to create custom sports car interiors, and French brand Lola James Harper to design a candle inspired by their materials.[6]
In 2022, von Holzhausen announced a partnership with Nanollose, to develop a leather alternative made from microbial cellulose.[7] The same year, the company created a custom Tesla Model S Plaid for The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.[8]
In July 2024, von Holzhausen’s material Banbū became available on The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller.[9]
von Holzhausen has been recognized in the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards[10], Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas [11] and Innovation by Design Awards[12], INC's Female Founder Awards[13], Wall Paper's Smart Space Awards[14], Red Dot's Design Concept Awards[15], the Deezen Awards[16], and Core77's Design Awards[17] .