3D printed interior solutions made from recycled waste streams

Hedwig Heinsman, Martine de Wit & Hans Vermeulen

Aectual

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Aectual offers a fully circular interior design solution, from furniture to wall panels and ceilings. Their 3D printed products are made from recycled waste streams and plant-based materials, with no waste produced during the manufacturing process.

Secrid Talent Podium - Aectual

Secrid Talent Podium — Aectual

Our most iconic wallet and the perfect all-rounder. The Miniwallet is compact in size and surprisingly large in storage capacity. With a wide variety of styles and colours, it fits every pocket.

The cradle to gate impact of this wallet, packaging included, has the following environmental footprint in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, water usage and energy usage. The CO2-impact of the production of this wallet is 100% compensated. Visit our sustainability page to find out how we take responsibility for our impact on the planet.

The footprint of a wallet

Miniwallet Original Black

Biocircular and low-emission construction objects that promote biodiversity

Huub Looze & Margreet van Uffelen

Omlab

Huub Looze and Margreet van Uffelen create items such as embankment tiles and birdhouses that help restore soil and biodiversity after use.

Secrid Talent Podium — Omlab

Tasty and nutritious products made of high-quality food waste

Doreen Westphal

Resty

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Designer Doreen Westphal and entrepreneur Ruud Zanders are turning vegetable waste from Dutch farmers into pure and healthy food. Operating under the name Resty, they process rejected mushroom stalks and misshapen tomatoes into delicious plant-based burgers and sausages.

Secrid Talent Podium — Resty

3D weaving techniques for zero-waste clothing and textile production

Milou Voorwinden

Studio Milou Voorwinden

Milou Voorwinden is innovating the existing fashion and textile industry by developing 3D weaving techniques.

Secrid Talent Podium — Studio Milou Voorwinden

Power up and cool down with solar textile for canopies, facades and tents

Pauline van Dongen

Suntex

Pauline van Dongen has developed a lightweight, solar-powered textile called SUNTEX.

Secrid Talent Podium — Suntex

High-quality tableware and interior products from ceramic waste

Lotte Douwes 

Material Matter

Lotte Douwes transforms ceramic waste into new high-quality tableware and interior products. Her mission is to make the entire production process of porcelain and pottery circular. Because while the plate in your cupboard and that cup on your desk may seem ordinary, they are made from precious pieces of earth.  

Meaningful Matter

Secrid Talent Podium — Meaningful Matter

Lotte Douwes

Beautiful and sensory kitchenware for both sighted and visually impaired users

Boey Wang

Haptics of Cooking

Boey (Bo) Wang is dedicated to creating fully inclusive products for performing everyday tasks.

Secrid Talent Podium — Haptics of Cooking

Boey Wang 

During Dutch Design Week (22 to 30 October 2022) we presented the Secrid Talent Podium

Dutch Design Week 2022

Device that detects forest fires in a very early stage to prevent damage

Dr. Muhammed Ali Örnek & Suat Batuhan Esirger

Forest
Guard

ForestGuard is an advanced wildfire prevention system. This device detects forest fires within the first 15 minutes and helps communities worldwide to protect their valuable forests and natural resources. An integrated monitoring system can help to manage a fire before it starts or turns into a full-blown fire.

Secrid Talent Podium - ForestGuard

Secrid Talent Podium - Forestguard

ForestGuard

Forestguard

Bacteria that produce electrical proteins for use in electronics

Paige Perillat Piratoine, Catherine Euale, Nada Elkharashi, and Sequoia Fischer

ElectricSkin

Electric Skin is a speculative idea that can change how we relate to daily electronic objects, such as our phones. A team of female biodesigners use bacteria that naturally produce electrical proteins for use in electronics. It could be possible to make compostable electronics by integrating these proteins into algae-based biomaterials.

Secrid Talent Podium - Electric Skin

Electric Skin

Bio-textile made of cellulose, cultivated with bacteria that eat agricultural waste

Axel and Alexis Gómez Ortigoza

CELIUM™ BY POLYBION

Celium™ is a customizable bio-textile that might well become the new gold standard for fashion, footwear, sportswear, and automotive applications. Polybion is a new company that found a way to produce this versatile and natural material made of cellulose, cultivated with bacteria that eat agricultural waste.

Secrid Talent Podium - Celium

Secrid Talent Podium - Celium™ By Polybion

Celium by Polybion

Celium

From PFAS-contaminated clay soil to clean bricks 

Emy Bensdorp

Claybens

High-quality textiles from sunflower waste as a regenerative alternative to cotton

Jess Redgrave

ClimaFibre

Circular varnish made from natural materials

Frans van Rooijen & Michael Sailer

Fungi Force

Reusable and effective replacement for disposable diapers

Luisa Kahlfeldt

Sumo Baby

Design in developing countries with local materials and makers

Luc van Hoeckel

Super Local

Aesthetic solar panels for building façades

Reinier Bosch & Marloes van Heteren

Solarix

Lid that shows the true shelf life of food to battle food waste 

Kimia Amir-Moazami

Vorkoster

Durable, flexible and bio-based plastic alternative that is 100% biodegradable

Tzachi Shem Tov

Balena

Bio-degradable packaging materials from a renewable resource: kelp

Juni Neyenhuys & Annekathrin Grüneberg

Mujō

Heat-dissolvable threads and industrial-scale thermal systems for automatic textile disassembly

Davidson Leite

Resortects

Resortecs

Whether you’re wearing a suit or worn jeans, this smooth leather with its naturally glossy finish fits every style. It’s no surprise that this leather is a lasting favourite.

Sample Original leather

Original
Leather

Original Leather

Our Vintage leather has a carefully abraded surface and a wax finish that gives a stonewashed look. The wax makes it more sensitive to scratches, making this lively leather more personal over time.

The Slimwallet is a modern take on the classic billfold. Its extra slim profile, without a button or magnet closure system, fits perfectly into every pocket. The generously cut leather holds at least six additional cards, banknotes and business cards.

Slimwallet Vintage Ochre

Vintage
Leather

Vintage Leather

Our Basco leather wallets are tanned by Tuscan leather artisans. La Bretagna, a family-owned business, is a pioneer in the sustainable production of vegetable-tanned leather. The remarkably deep colours are the effect of this vegetable tanning process. One of the main characteristics of this type of leather is that it ages in a beautiful way.

Italian leather tanned with plant-based dyes for a timeless design. Deep, rich colours provide a premium interpretation of our original wallet. The flat gunmetal coloured closure button emphasizing the sleek profile of this wallet.

Premium Miniwallet Basco Brown

Basco 
Leather

Basco Leather

Its soft and smooth surface makes Matte both distinctively colourful and discreetly stylish. A rugged leather type that can withstand everyday hustle and bustle.

Miniwallet Matte Nightblue

Matte
Leather

Matte Leather

The icon of the Premium Collection: a sheep-leather wallet inspired by the automotive world.

A highly distinguished wallet featuring a tailor-designed relief inspired by the interior of luxury cars, combined with the highest quality of sheepskin leather. The flat gunmetal coloured closure button emphasizing the sleek profile of this wallet. A piece of daily luxury.

Premium Miniwallet Emboss Lines Black

Emboss 
Leather

Emboss Leather

Inspired by eye-catching animal prints. The delicate flock print on the leather creates depth and a unique pattern. This softer leather variety stretches and expands more over time. Assembled and stitched in the Netherlands.

Our most iconic wallet and the perfect all-rounder. The Miniwallet is compact in size and surprisingly large in storage capacity. With a wides variety of styles and colours, it fits every pocket.

Miniwallet Leo Beige

Flocked
Leather

Flocked print

Embossed leather, with a pebble grain texture. Made in Italy and inspired by high-end clothing fashion, Pebble is unquestionably stylish. It offers a look that’s feminine, elegant and subtle yet sturdy.  

Miniwallet Pebble Cappuccino

Pebble 
Leather

pebble leather

This type of leather originates from biological cowhides, produced on a small scale in The Netherlands and Germany. Additionally, it is tanned in a sustainable way, employing chrome-free techniques. Traceable Leather features a stonewashed look and will become even more personal over time due to the wax and dye finish.

Miniwallet Vintage Traceable Clay

Traceable
Leather

traceable leather

This leather has a handmade crocodile embossed finish. The deep rich multitoned colour is achieved with the special tamponato technique and finished with a high gloss.

Miniwallet Nile Black

Nile
Leather

Nile Leather

Handmade embossed leather gives this wallet a crocodile leather look with a matte finish for a modern feel.

Miniwallet Cleo Ochre-Brown

Cleo
Leather

Cleo Leather

Inspired by high-end fashion houses, Crisple is embossed with a fine Saffiano print. This leather is resistant to staining and scratching, ensuring a long-lasting feeling of luxury.

Slimwallet Crisple Cobalt

Crisple
Leather

Crisple Leather

With a deep duotone colour, the fine lizard embossing makes Rango striking in subtle ways. A leather type that stands the test of time.


Slimwallet Rango Black

Rango
Leather

Rango Leather

This iconic bias-grain texture has been a favourite finish for luxury leather goods for decades, thanks to its timeless look and durability. The surface feels pleasant, is highly scratchresistant and is appreciated by both men and women alike.

Miniwallet Saffiano Caramel

Saffiano
Leather

Saffiano Leather

La Bretagna is one of only a few tanneries left in Tuscany that employ the traditional technique of vegetable tanning at a high level. They process the hides using leaves, bark and even fruit instead of chemicals. It produces beautiful leather that becomes richer through use.

Miniwallet Veg Caramello-Sand

Vegetable Tanned
Leather

Vegetable Tanned Leather

Our Twist wallets have the look and feel of fabric, combined with the durability of leather. It was especially developed and produced by our German partner based on the pattern of the classic twill fabric.

Miniwallet Twist Green

Twist
Leather

Twist Leather

Light and shadow repeat after each other in this endless cubic pattern. The Italian geometrically embossed leather feels soft to the touch and is a sight to behold.

Miniwallet Cubic Black-Red

Cubic
Leather

Cubic Leather

A micro-pattern of geometric facets. Reflecting the night sky in an endless repeat of light and shadow.

Slimwallet Diamond Black

Diamond
Leather

Diamond Leather

Unique textures thanks to a specialised enriching process. Each of these wallets has a special finish that makes them stand out.

With two Cardprotectors, the Twinwallet stores twice as much while allowing you to access specific cards quickly.

Twinwallet Optical Titanium Blue

Optical
Leather

Optical Leather

Inspired by automotive interiors. The traditional brogueing technique provides grip and tactility while the material and design make it modern looking. Patterns are designed on the outline of the wallet. Each perforation is drilled one by one at a high-tech machine.

Twinwallet Fuel Black-Red

Fuel
Leather

Fuel Leather

Capturing city life by creating a three-dimensional object that highlights tactility while creating dramatic shadows.

Slimwallet Prism Black

Prism
Leather

Prism Leather

Our Matte-based Stitch Linea wallets combine the sophistication of our classic Stitch wallets with the rugged resilience of our Matte wallets. The contrasting colours provide a youthful look designed to last a long time.

Stitch (Matte)
Leather

Stitch (Matte) Leather

Supple Italian calf leather serves as the base for our Art collection. The art works have been printed on the leather in exquisite detail. Showing the smallest details such as the cracks in the paint.

Miniwallet Art Night Watch

Art
Leather

Art Leather

A highly ornate piece of Baroque sculpture, small enough to fit in your pocket. Rolling curves give the illusion of movement and drama, while creating a unique feel.


Miniwallet Ornament Rose

Ornament
Leather

Ornament Leather

Our Stitch wallets are the next level in perfection. The embroidery is beautifully stitched to present an ornate floral pattern.

Miniwallet Stitch Linea Espresso

Stitch (Veg)
Leather

Stitch Veg Leather

The Stitch Floral wallets are tanned by Tuscan leather artisans. La Bretagna, a family-owned business, is a pioneer in the production of vegetable-tanned leather. The remarkably deep colours and subtle shine are the effect of this vegetable tanning process. For the Stitch Floral we designed an embroidery, which is created bij Van Dongen en de Kroon, a Dutch family-owned company founded in 1780.

A versatile
natural
product

Description - Twenty-eight types of high quality leather

Original Leather

Vintage Leather

Basco Leather

Matte Leather

Emboss Leather

Flocked print

pebble leather

traceable leather

Nile Leather

Cleo Leather

Crisple Leather

Rango Leather

Saffiano Leather

Vegetable Tanned Leather

Twist Leather

Cubic Leather

Diamond Leather

Optical Leather

Fuel Leather

Prism Leather

Stitch (Matte) Leather

Art Leather

Ornament Leather

Stitch Veg Leather

Stitch Floral Leather

Metallic Leather

Dusk Leather

Sparkle Leather

Dutch Martin Leather

Perforated Leather

Carbon Leather

Hexagon Leather

glitter leather

Description - Take care of leather - Wallet care and repair

More about us

How It All Started

Made in Holland

The Power of Small

A versatilenaturalproduct

Description - Twenty-eight types of high quality leather

Original Leather

Vintage Leather

Basco Leather

Matte Leather

Emboss Leather

Flocked print

pebble leather

traceable leather

Nile Leather

Cleo Leather

Crisple Leather

Rango Leather

Saffiano Leather

Vegetable Tanned Leather

Twist Leather

Cubic Leather

Diamond Leather

Optical Leather

Fuel Leather

Prism Leather

Stitch (Matte) Leather

Art Leather

Ornament Leather

Stitch Veg Leather

Stitch Floral Leather

Metallic Leather

Dusk Leather

Sparkle Leather

Dutch Martin Leather

Perforated Leather

Carbon Leather

Hexagon Leather

glitter leather

Description - Take care of leather - Wallet care and repair

More about us

How It All Started

Made in Holland

The Power of Small

A versatile
natural
product