A New World, A New Form.

A new material platform, bringing biodesign to life

We create advanced biomaterials to
unlock earth-centric design.

Impossibly
Strong

100%
Bio-based

Crafted entirely from renewable resources, ensuring unmatched sustainability.


Introducing nature’s masterpiece

Stronger than animal leather (as tested by SGS) while retaining a natural drape

Ultra
Lightweight

Remarkably light, offering unparalleled comfort and ease of use in any application

Natural
Drape

Flows and conforms effortlessly, providing a naturally premium look.

A biocreation platform, designing the future of materials

Customizable

From 0.2 mm to leather-like thickness, with naturally diverse color and texture options.

A new material ecosystem, creating materials that originate in nature and safely return to nature at end of life.

Circular

Ready to Scale

A 7-day production process, lowering costs and simplifying integration with existing supply chains.

A versatile biomaterial platform that meets diverse demands and unlocks unique design possibilities.

A Platform

A New Era
for Comfort

From apparel to automotive & furniture, a conscious way for comfortable design.

A New Ethos
for Design

A versatile biomaterial platform that serves as the foundation for a wide range of product designs

A New Aura
for Fashion

Lifestyle meets high end luxury. Feel transformed, fashion forward.

A Timeless Cycle for
Circular Design

In a nutrient-rich environment, microorganisms craft ultra-crystalline patterns

With the introduction of natural agents a 3D super-structure begins to form

From this 100% bio-based foundation we derive LUNAFORM.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • LUNAFORM™ is a new kind of biomaterial, developed by GOZEN. Derived from nanocellulose, it is produced by microorganisms during fermentation.

  • During a process of controlled fermentation, microorganisms produce cellulose. Following the introduction of natural agents, a nanocellulose lattice begins to form. From this GOZEN derives a uniquely strong and flexible biopolymer. This material, known as LUNAFORM™, provides a bio-based foundation for modern design.

  • LUNAFORM™ unlocks a range of uses across biodesign. The material has been successfully deployed in commercial-grade apparel, furniture and accessories, so far.

  • Yes, LUNAFORM™ is considered cruelty-free as it is derived from the activity of microorganisms - which are not sentient. This is similar to how products like fermented foods are classified.

The GOZEN Way

As a designer, Ece Gozen was inspired by how nature forms materials, and how new technologies promised to emulate these natural processes. After making a novel discovery in the field of biomimicry, she developed our core technology. GOZEN was born. 

We are storytellers, makers, dreamers and do-ers. We explore patterns between nature and technology, on a mission to reshape the world around us. We create materials to change minds, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and serving as statements of change.

Ece Gozen

CEO

Ece is the heartbeat of GOZEN; a visionary designer and our resident alchemist, constantly pushing boundaries.

Pelin Gozen

COO

Pelin, with 20 years of experience in product management and sourcing, serves as the operational mastermind behind GOZEN.

Onur Eren

CSO

Onur has a decade-long tenure in marketing with Apple and Publicis Group. Today, he’s at the helm of GOZEN’s strategic direction.

  • Gozen, has now raised a $3.3 million seed funding round. The startup now plans a new facility with production capacity of up to 1 million square feet.

    — TECH CRUNCH

  • In October, Kering brand Balenciaga debuted a collaboration with Gozen, a female-led Turkish biotech company making a fabric called Lunaform from microalgae.

    — BBC

  • "Balenciaga introduced another groundbreaking material last Sunday during Paris Fashion Week in a design featuring LUNAFORM, an innovation by the biomaterials startup, GOZEN."

    — ETHOS

  • "The use of LUNAFORM in the Balenciaga Summer 24 Collection demonstrates the fashion industry's embrace of disruptive materials that are stronger and finer than traditional options."

    — TRENDHUNTER

  • "LUNAFORM is said to have a natural drape and softness that sets it apart from existing alternatives. The material is produced in 13 sq. ft. sheets, with a customizable thickness and texture."

    — VEGCONOMIST

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