est. 2021 — Córdoba, AR

Designing
with the living,
from waste.

BioMatLab Logo

Design studio and regenerative biomaterials laboratory. We transform organic waste into biodegradable raw material for clothing, interior design, and functional art.

Founder Virginia Paula Yamil
Discipline Design · Matter · Art
Certification Argentine Bioproduct Seal, 2025
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We do not design objects. We design processes that return to the ecosystem what industry discards.

i.

Regenerative materiality

Our biomaterials are biodegradable, non-polluting, and non-extractive. Conceived from circularity, without depleting resources or leaving persistent waste.

ii.

Bio-inspired design

We take nature as our model. Like bees building in balance with their environment, each formulation answers to an ecosystemic logic.

iii.

Material pedagogy

Each piece serves as a tool to raise awareness about responsible consumption, traceability, and new ways of inhabiting the planet.

02 — Catalog

A catalog of biomaterials born from waste.

Experimental formulations developed at BioMatLab from grape pomace, spent coffee grounds, yerba mate, and agro-industrial by-products. Validated by INTI.

Coffee Biomaterial
N° 001
Coffee
Coffee grounds · Local origin
Yerba Mate Biomaterial
N° 002
Yerba
Yerba mate · Misiones
Ashes Biomaterial
N° 003
Ashes
Local origin
Charcoal Biomaterial
N° 004
Charcoal
Local origin
03 — Process

From waste to object.

Four phases connecting agro-industrial residue with the finished object, without disrupting the biological cycle. Each stage documented, traceable, and replicable.

PHASE 01

Recovery

Identification and capture of non-polluting organic residues from industrial and agricultural supply chains. Focused on local flows, establishing alliances with regional producers and companies.

↳ waste · input
PHASE 02

Biotechnological formulation

Biotechnological laboratory processes. We combine organic matter with bio-based matrices to produce biomaterials featuring specific aesthetic, tactile, and functional properties.

↳ R+D · biomatter
PHASE 03

Application

Co-design with brands, studios, and artists. Development of prototypes and small batches for accessories, apparel, interior decor, and furniture. Each piece holds a material narrative.

↳ product · prototype
PHASE 04

Return to the cycle

Verified biodegradability at the end of its useful life cycle. Materials return to the ecosystem leaving zero persistent waste, achieving a completely regenerative loop.

↳ waste · output
04 — Applications

For designers, brands, and industries that understand matter.

A.01

Biomaterials catalog

Supply of biotextiles and bioleathers for designers, architecture practices, and sustainable fashion brands. Material swatch books, technical data sheets, and comprehensive traceability.

A.02

Application design

Accessories, interior decor objects, furniture elements, and functional art. Limited editions, bespoke unique pieces, and capsule collaborations with brands.

A.03

Consulting & R+D

Tailor-made development of bio-based alternatives for fashion, interior design, and architecture sectors. Research, material prototyping, and technical validation.

A.04

Material pedagogy

Workshops, talks, and academic programs on biomaterials and environmental traceability. Shared initiatives alongside cultural spaces, universities, and art galleries.

05 — Who we speak to

Building slow value chains with high added value.

i.

Designers & studios

Industrial designers, fashion designers, architects, and contemporary artists seeking innovative materiality, aesthetic edge, and narrative textures.

ii.

Sustainable fashion brands

Slow fashion, sustainable luxury, and emerging labels integrating biomaterials into capsule collections, complete with clear identity and environmental traceability.

iii.

Cultural sector

Galleries, museums, design fairs, and contemporary art exhibitions. Installations, functional art pieces, and experimental bio-based works.

iv.

Conscious consumers

Individuals with an active interest in ecology, independent design, and artisanal crafts. Seeking products with real material storytelling and genuine green background.

06 — Impact

Three dimensions, one singular logic: to regenerate.

Environmental
01

Upcycling organic waste. Replacing animal leather, synthetic components, and petroleum derivatives. Measurable reduction of environmental footprint per unit produced.

Social & Cultural
02

Knowledge transfer through custom tailored workshops. Shaping a sustainable material culture side-by-side with designers, institutions, and local communities.

Economic-Productive
03

New bio-based product creation. Collaborations alongside brands, local industries, and universities. Spearheading alternative production pipelines in Latin America.

Validation · Recognition · Background

Validated by INTI, certified with the Argentine Bioproduct Seal 2025, with its central operations base in Córdoba.

Bioproduct Seal
2025 Certification
INTI Validation
Technical analysis
5+ years background
Studio + Laboratory

Let's shape
the matter.

Brands, design studios, and institutions looking to work alongside biomaterials: reach out to start a conversation.