Woodio provides bathroom and interior fixtures—including washbasins, toilets, bathtubs, sheet panels, and accessories—made from its proprietary Woodio® material, the world’s first fully waterproof wood composite. The material combines certified aspen wood chips with a low‑impact resin binder, offering a sustainable alternative to ceramic and stone with up to 80 % lower carbon emissions while maintaining water‑tight durability and a natural wood aesthetic. Products are sold online and through a global retailer network, with material samples and installation guides to support architects, designers, and eco‑conscious homeowners.
Funding
$17.7M 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
Traditional bathroom fixtures are typically made from ceramic or stone, which have high carbon footprints, require energy‑intensive manufacturing, and are limited in design flexibility. Consumers and designers seeking sustainable, warm‑looking alternatives face few options that combine durability with water resistance.
Solution
Woodio offers a line of bathroom and interior products—washbasins, toilets, bathtubs, sheet materials, and accessories—crafted from its proprietary Woodio® material, the world’s first fully waterproof wood composite. The composite blends certified aspen wood chips with a resin‑based binder, delivering a material that is up to 80 % lower in carbon emissions than comparable ceramic or stone products while remaining water‑tight and robust. Products retain the natural aesthetic and tactile qualities of wood, yet meet the performance standards required for wet‑room applications. Woodio sells directly through an online store and a global retailer network, providing material samples and detailed installation guides to streamline specification and installation for architects, designers, and end‑users.
Target Audience
Primary customers are architects, interior designers, and boutique retailers who specify sustainable bathroom fixtures for residential, hospitality, and commercial projects, as well as environmentally conscious homeowners seeking eco‑friendly alternatives.
Features
- Fully waterproof wood composite that replaces ceramic and stone in wet environments
- Made from PEFC/FSC‑certified aspen wood chips and a low‑impact resin binder
- Up to 80 % lower carbon footprint compared with traditional bathroom materials
- Wide product range (washbasins, toilets, bathtubs, sheet panels, accessories) in Scandinavian‑inspired designs
- Available in multiple colours and finishes with a dirt‑repellent coating for easy cleaning
- Simple installation supported by downloadable instructions and templates
- Online ordering of material samples and finished products, plus a network of authorized retailers