Radiant Matter, (founded by Elissa Brunato and Cyan Williams) is a London-based start-up developing a new generation of colour and material solutions for the circular economy. Similar to the brilliant colours seen in nature – think of peacock feathers and jewel beetles – the start-up engineers plant-derived yet sparkling materials that do not rely on dyes, metals, minerals or plastics.

Their multi-disciplinary team of designers, material scientists and engineers are addressing the plastic waste caused by traditional sparkling materials to help the textile industry dramatically reduce its environmental impact. Their first product, the BioSequinTM, provides a brilliantly iridescent yet non-toxic and biodegradable alternative with low-carbon emissions.