In a certain way, in the VISION AVTR Mercedes Benz has reinvented the car. The ideas for the interior, exterior and UX which have found their way into the overarching design concept aren’t simply new. They’re also rather revolutionary. Alongside the batteries’ compostable cell chemistry and the vegan leather used for the seats, the nature tech material karuun® made of rattan is in excellent company here.
A pioneering concept car
fitted with new, eco-friendly
material technologies.
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NIO EC7: featuring karuun®, naturally
Not only is this vehicle both efficient and comfortable to drive, but it’s sustainable too: karuun® features throughout the innovative interior design of the EC7.Lösung anschauenkaruun® in the new NIO SUV flagship
The future is picking up speed: the new SUV is NIO’s smart electric flagship. Efficient, comfortable – and equipped with karuun®, naturally.Lösung anschauenThe new NIO SUV EL7
The interior of the first self-driving SUV is suitably adorned with karuun®, a smart choice for elegant relaxation.Lösung anschauen
Our products
karuun® is leading a revolution in the material world. An energy-efficient process transforms the natural structure of the rattan palm into an inimitable high-tech material that is both sustainable and commercially profitable.
karuun® block
Made from the trunk of the rattan palm karuun® block perfectly unite form and function.
karuun® stripes
Ideal for use as a surface or postforming elements and for coating all types of substrates.
karuun® 3D
Dimensionally-stable spherical objects from the size of a button to large, deep-drawn components.
karuun® shine
A light material that is permeable to light and air and has excellent stability, formability and feel.