LATX Biomaterials merges handcrafted tradition with material experimentation, uniting natural latex with organic, mineral, and other anorganic pigments to create surfaces where innovation and heritage coexist.
MISANTLA Collection
A dialogue between earth and light, between the tactile and the ephemeral — transforming craft into contemporary expression.
Developed with the artisans of Mangas El Compita and Mangas San Gabriel, each piece merges natural latex with organic and mineral pigments, handcrafted within small communities that keep a living heritage alive.
These pilot materials can now be commissioned or ordered to support the ongoing development of LATX Biomaterials and its collaboration with Mangas El Compita and Mangas San Gabriel.
Realized within the Pro Helvetia Design Framework, with the grateful support of Pro Helvetia Switzerland.Natural Rubber
Sustainable Textiles
Natural Pigments
Anorganic and Mineral Pigments
Made from anorganic and mineral based matter - Recovered and refined in environmentally friendly processes, these pigments are particularly lightfast.
LATX Rubberised Textiles | Misantla Collection
In the Misantla Collection every surface is hand-coated with natural latex and tinted with highly lightfast mineral/inorganic pigments that bring the material vividly to life. Each work is built up in multiple layers, creating subtle tonal depth and texture variations that reflect the rhythm of the hand and the conditions of making.
Dimensions: Each panel ranges approximately from 2.00 × 2.5 m up to 2.00 × 5 m and weighs 1.5 - 4 kg
Water-repellent, durable, and soft to the touch
Subtle variations in colour and texture are inherent to the process
Produced in collaboration with Mangas San Gabriel and Mangas El Compita
Produced in limited editions, each panel is individually crafted within the pilot phase of LATX Biomaterials, supporting the development of sustainable, community-based material practices.
Due to the natural pigments and artisanal coating process, colour values vary slightly, and over time the material develops a rich patina — an evolving surface that documents both time and touch.¨
Handmade to order – please allow approx. 1.5 months for production.
Pre-order items directly support the pilot phase of LATX Biomaterials.
Inorganic and Mineral Pigments
The material is fully recyclable and biologically clean, designed for a circular lifecycle.
Its composition allows it to be reintegrated or repurposed without toxic residues — aligning contemporary design with regenerative material ethics.
Amarillo Claro
Amarillo Claro - with pattern
Amarillo Osc.
Amarillo Osc. - with pattern
Naranja
Naranja - with pattern
Rojo Oxido
Rojo Oxido - with pattern
Rojo Calido
Rojo Calido - with pattern
Rojo Frio
Rojo Frio - with pattern
Lila
Lila - with pattern
Azul Rey
Azul Rey - with pattern
Turqoise
Turquoise - with pattern
Verde Seco
Verde Seco - with pattern
Cafe
Cafe - with pattern
Negro de Humo
Negro de Humo - with pattern
