Sustainable Materials

What Sustainable Materials does

Sustainable Materials is a Boulder, Colorado-based distributor of eco-friendly wall, ceiling, and flooring materials serving architects, designers, and commercial interior projects across North America. The company organizes its offering into six branded sub-portfolios: CoreBOO (bamboo panels with SLAT, GROOVE, PERFORATED, and MILLWORK formats in 12 colorways with FSC and Class A fire-rating options), Secouro (cork bricks, bark, and mosaic tiles from Portuguese manufacturing), HempSHAPES (100% post-industrial hemp panels in 18 colorways), Concrete LITE (lightweight panels with 90% recycled minerals in flat, flexible, or sculpted forms), Textura (premium wood wall solutions), and Sustainable Flooring (bamboo, cork, and timber flooring including GYMBOO sport flooring). The technical portfolio emphasizes rapidly renewable and recycled content, with LEED-compliant, low-VOC, NAUF, and PCP-free certifications on selected lines.

The business operates a trade-account go-to-market targeting architects and specifiers, with free sample programs, quote-based project pricing, and direct e-commerce. Distribution is direct-to-customer across North America, with most products priced per unit in the $4–$30 range and larger or customized projects handled via dedicated quote requests. Named enterprise reference customers span technology (Google, Microsoft, Uber), education (Stanford, Princeton), retail (REI, Whole Foods), and government (Pittsburgh), supporting specification credibility across multiple verticals. Marketing relies on social media, content/resources, and trade account engagement rather than paid acquisition.

The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, no institutional investment on record, and a small operating team of 9 employees. Revenue, ownership, and management details are not publicly disclosed. Operational status is active, with an expanding branded product portfolio and ongoing sub-brand development observed across 2025.

Name

Sustainable Materials

Legal name

Sustainable Materials

Website

https://sustainablematerials.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sustainable Materials is a Boulder, Colorado-based distributor of eco-friendly wall, ceiling, and flooring materials, including bamboo, cork, hemp, recycled mineral, and wood products, serving architects, designers, and commercial interior projects across North America through a trade-account and quote-based sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Architectural Surface Materials

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Other Building Material Dealers (44418), Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry & Hardscapes Retail (Brick, Block, Pavers, Stone) (CRAIAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel) (CRAIAEAG), Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

Keywords

• Sustainable building materials
• Architectural wall panels
• Eco-friendly flooring
• Bamboo cork products
• Interior surface materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sustainable Surface Materials Sales: Primary revenue from selling eco-friendly wall, ceiling, and flooring materials made from bamboo, cork, hemp, minerals, and wood. Products are sold as panels, tiles, and millwork components for interior design applications.
2. Trade Account and Sample Services: Revenue stream from trade customers including architects and designers. They offer sample products and specification support for projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sustainable Materials is a Boulder, Colorado-based distributor and brand owner of eco-friendly wall, ceiling, and flooring surface materials for commercial interiors and architectural projects. The portfolio is organized into proprietary sub-brands—CoreBOO (bamboo panels), Secouro (cork products), HempSHAPES (hemp panels), Concrete LITE (recycled mineral panels), Textura (wood panels), and Sustainable Flooring (bamboo, cork, and timber flooring)—manufactured from rapidly renewable and recycled inputs such as bamboo, cork, hemp, recycled minerals, and FSC-certified wood. The company sells primarily to architects, interior designers, and commercial projects across North America through direct e-commerce and a dedicated Trade Account program.

Product overview

Sustainable Materials is a distributor of eco-friendly wall, ceiling, and flooring materials for commercial interiors and architectural projects. The portfolio is organized into sub-brands by material type: CoreBOO™ (bamboo panels for walls/ceilings with SLAT, GROOVE, PERFORATED, and MILLWORK options in 12 colors), Secouro™ (cork products including bricks, bark, and mosaic tiles), HempSHAPES™ (hemp wall panels in Stripes, Bands, Woven, and Maze patterns), Concrete LITE™ (90% recycled mineral lightweight concrete veneer in flat, flexible, or sculpted forms), Textura® (wood wall panels in Fusion and Recycled series), and Sustainable Flooring™ (flooring including bamboo, cork, and timber options). Additional products include Muratto organic cork design blocks (Beehive, Chock, Peak, Hexagon, Drop, Kubus), Primecork premium wall panels, and Bostik grout. The company serves architects and designers seeking sustainable building materials for residential, commercial, hospitality, wellness, and office environments across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CoreBOO: Bamboo panels for walls and ceilings - includes SLAT panels, GROOVE panels, PERFORATED panels, and dimensional millwork components. Available in 12 standard colorways, can be sourced as FSC and Class A fire-rated.
• Secouro
• HempSHAPES
• Concrete LITE
• Textura
• Sustainable Flooring
• ComCORK
• GYMBOO

Products and services

• CoreBOO Bamboo Panels Bamboo panels for walls and ceilings featuring SLAT, GROOVE, PERFORATED, and dimensional MILLWORK formats, available in 12 standard colorways. Can be sourced as FSC-certified and with Class A fire-rating. Designed for architects and interior designers specifying commercial wall and ceiling finishes.
• Secouro Cork Products Sustainable cork product line including Cork Bricks (Beveled, 3D), Cork Bark (Trekking, Virgin Tree), and Versacork Mosaic tiles, sourced from Portuguese cork manufacturing by-products. Targeted at architectural surface applications for walls and ceilings.
• HempSHAPES Hemp Panels Hemp wall panels made from 100% post-industrial hemp using proprietary molding and color-infusion techniques. Available in Stripes, Bands, Woven, and Maze patterns, all in 18 standard colorways. Targeted at sustainable interior wall finishes.
• Concrete LITE Mineral Panels Lightweight concrete veneer panels made from 90% recycled minerals, available in flat, flexible (FLEX), and sculpted (SCULPTED) formats. Provides concrete aesthetics with reduced environmental impact and weight for wall applications.
• Textura Wood Wall Panels Premium wood wall solutions including large-format Fusion panels and Recycled line panels in Domestic and Jungle series for natural wood wall applications. Targeted at architects specifying premium wood interior finishes.
• Sustainable Flooring Line Commercially viable sustainable flooring including GYMBOO Sport Flooring, Strandwoven Bamboo Flooring, ComCORK Naturale Organic Flooring, Hightech Woods Flooring, and Strandwoven Timber Flooring. Combines performance, durability, and responsible sourcing for commercial and sports facilities.
• Versacork Mosaic Tiles Recycled wine cork disc mosaic tiles for walls, floors, and curved applications. Waterproof, ADA-compliant for slip resistance, thermal insulator, tackable, and anti-microbial. Available in Premium (600 x 300 x 6mm) and Mega (600 x 600 x 6mm) sizes. NAUF and Low-VOC certified.
• Primecork Premium Panels Large-format cork wall panels (600mm x 450mm x 4mm) with dual veneer construction and multilayer metallic protective coating. 12 pieces (34.88 sq ft) per box. Low-VOC, NAUF, PCP-free, and LEED-compliant; Class B fire-rated version available.
• Beehive Organic Design Blocks Multi-sided, 8 beveled-segment cork tile (250 x 180 x 22mm) that interconnects to form seamless geometric arrangements. 16 pieces (7.75 sqft) per box. Available in 18 colors for feature wall and decorative surface applications.
• Bostik TruColor Grout

Quantifiable outcome

• Concrete LITE products made with 90% recycled minerals, significantly reducing environmental impact compared to traditional concrete
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Smith & Fong (Plyboo): Specialist manufacturer and distributor of bamboo architectural panels, flooring, and plywood for walls, ceilings, and cabinetry. Most direct overlap with Sustainable Materials' CoreBOO bamboo panels, serving the same architect-and-designer specification channel.
• Muratto: Portuguese manufacturer of cork-based decorative wall coverings, including the Beehive and Primecork lines that Sustainable Materials also distributes. Closely comparable on cork design blocks, acoustic performance, and sustainability positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Armstrong Ceiling Solutions: Major incumbent in commercial ceiling and wall systems, including acoustic and sustainable lines. Overlaps with Sustainable Materials on acoustic ceiling and wall panels but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• USG (USG Corporation): Large building materials manufacturer covering ceilings, wall panels, and specialty surfaces. Competes in commercial interiors specification but with a much broader and more generalist catalog.
• Knauf: Global building materials group with ceiling, drywall, and insulation products serving commercial construction. Adjacent competitor to Sustainable Materials on interior wall and ceiling systems with sustainability sub-lines.
• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials incumbent with strong sustainable construction portfolio (CertainTeed, Ecophon, etc.). Comparable on sustainable wall and ceiling specification for commercial projects but at much larger scale and geographic reach.
• Interface: Global leader in modular carpet and resilient flooring with a well-known sustainability program (Mission Zero, Climate Take Back). Directly comparable on the commercial flooring side and on sustainability-led specification selling.
• Shaw Industries: Major North American flooring manufacturer with sustainability-focused product lines (EcoWorx, etc.). Comparable on commercial flooring specification and on recycled-content materials.
• 3form (Designtex / 3form): Specialty architectural surfaces manufacturer offering resin, glass, and sustainable-content panels for walls, partitions, and ceilings. Closely comparable on specification-driven decorative and acoustic wall panels for commercial interiors.

Emerging players

• Móz Designs: Niche architectural metal and composite surface panel maker focused on commercial interiors. Comparable on decorative wall panel specification with sustainability angle, though smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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