Tocco is developing the world's first portable material library that connects brands, designers, and suppliers with over 1,000 low-carbon and alternative materials, including waste-based solutions and certified products. This platform addresses the need for sustainable material sourcing by providing transparent access to innovative materials, enabling users to create products with reduced environmental impact.
Funding
$610K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Sourcing sustainable and innovative materials is challenging for brands, designers, and suppliers due to a lack of transparent access to material information and limited connections within the industry. Traditional material libraries are often static and do not adequately showcase low-carbon or waste-based alternatives. This makes it difficult to create products with a reduced environmental impact.
Solution
Tocco provides a portable material library connecting brands, designers, and suppliers to over 1,000 low-carbon and alternative materials, including waste-based solutions and certified products. The platform offers transparent access to innovative materials, enabling users to make informed decisions and design products with reduced environmental impact. Tocco's curated marketplace allows users to discover new materials, access supplier profiles, and obtain samples. The platform also provides reports and insights on future materials and design trends, fostering a community focused on biodesign and biomaterials.
Target Audience
Tocco's primary users include brands with a sustainability focus, independent designers, material consultants, design agencies, educators, students, and material investors.
Features
- Digital material library with over 5,000 materials, including bio-based, circular, and advanced materials
- Curated pavilions for faster material discovery
- Supplier directory with 650+ suppliers, including those offering bio-based, circular, and advanced materials
- Reports and deep-dives to stay ahead of industry trends
- Design stories to inspire new work
- Option to sample materials from a global network of suppliers
- Transparency with updated certifications and labels