Supporting independent brands through material access and expertise
At Uncaged, we believe that material innovation only creates impact when it becomes accessible to the people designing the future.
That’s why we’re excited to announce our partnership with Substanz Team, a European consultancy and distribution platform specializing in next-generation materials, founded by Anastasia Jais.
Through this collaboration, independent brands and designers across Europe will gain easier access to ELEVATE, our high-performance bio-based material, alongside expert guidance throughout the product development process.
Substanz works closely with brands navigating the rapidly evolving world of material innovation, helping teams evaluate, source, and implement advanced materials that align with both performance goals and commercial requirements.
More than a distribution partner, Substanz supports companies from material selection and prototyping through manufacturing and commercialization, helping bridge the gap between innovative materials and successful market adoption.
What this means for European brands and designers working with Uncaged
Local Availability Within Europe
Retail and small-volume quantities of ELEVATE are now available directly within the European Union.
By making material access local, brands can benefit from reduced lead times, simplified logistics, and lower import complexity, making it easier to explore and work with innovative bio-based materials during the development process.
Material expertise and technical guidance
Selecting the right material requires more than reviewing specifications.
Substanz combines hands-on material sourcing experience with deep knowledge of material science, helping brands evaluate performance requirements, manufacturing considerations, and commercial fit throughout the development journey.
Support from concept to commercialization
From early-stage ideas to market-ready products, Substanz provides support across material sourcing, product development, prototyping, manufacturing, and supply chain strategy.
This creates a more streamlined path for brands looking to integrate next-generation biomaterials into their collections and products.
Expanding global access to material innovation
At Uncaged, our mission extends beyond developing high-performance bio-based materials.
We are equally committed to making those materials accessible to the designers, innovators, and brands shaping the future of product design.
Partnerships like this help bring ELEVATE closer to the people building the next generation of products, while providing the expertise and support needed to move from concept to commercialization.
As demand for bio-based leather in Europe continues to grow, expanding local access becomes increasingly important. Through collaborations like this, we are making advanced material innovation more accessible, more practical, and available wherever creative ideas take shape.