Von Holzhausen

von Holzhausen is a textile material innovation company based in Los Angeles, California. The company uses plants, recycled fibers, and biodegradable materials to create sustainable materials at scale.

History
von Holzhausen was founded in Malibu in 2015 by former automotive designer Vicki von Holzhausen, spouse of Tesla chief designer Franz von Holzhausen.

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.

Products
The company's technologies range from plant-based leather alternatives to biodegradable topcoats. 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.

The company has five commercially available products including Technik, Banbū, Struktur, Liquidplant, and Replant. It also offers its own line of accessories.

Collaborations
The company has partnered with corporations such as Apple and Dell to create product ranges sold worldwide, and Spanish automaker Cupra to create a custom interior for a show car, which debuted at the IAA Mobility show in 2023.

In 2022, von Holzhausen announced a partnership with Nanollose, to develop a leather alternative made from microbial cellulose. The same year, von Holzhausen worked with Unplugged Performance to create a Tesla Model S Plaid with animal-free upholstery for The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. They have also partnered with French brand Lola James Harper to create a candle inspired by their material Banbū.

Awards
von Holzhausen has been recognized in the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards, Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, Innovation by Design Awards, INC's Female Founder Awards, and Core77 Design Awards.