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Introducing the Cupra Dark Rebel designed using Banbū.

The interior of the Dark Rebel isn’t like any other. Why? It’s made from plants! Not just any plant. The most renewable plant in the world. Bamboo.

what is Banbū?

A scientist in the lab mixing elements in a pyrex container. A stand of bamboo stalks. A scientist in the lab testing a material sample. A pile of swatches of Banbū material. A pile of swatches of Banbū material.
Looks like liquid metal.
83% plant-based.
Ultra-durable.
Transforms plants into progress.

moving beyond leather

Banbū pushes the boundaries so far beyond leather, it doesn’t need to resemble it.

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The driving glove

We made a driving glove in celebration of our partnership with Cupra on the Dark Rebel show car.

Made from Banbū.
Feels like it’s part of you.

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Capturing light and speed in a new expression.

Luminous black has a silky matte finish. Feels smooth like paint.
A totally new concept for automotive fabrics.

Made from bamboo fibers, Banbū is the pinnacle of low-carbon, endurance materials.   Made from bamboo fibers, Banbū is the pinnacle of low-carbon, endurance materials.  

science driven

Finished with a state-of-the-art performance topcoat, it’s engineered for automotive while maintaining 83% plant-based content, virtually unheard of.

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Our ground­breaking, plant-based chemistry redefines what’s possible for eco-alternatives.

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