Finke Launches Nature-Inspired Masterbatch Solutions for the Plastics Industry

Finke launches the Fibaplast – Inspired by Nature product series. This is a modern interpretation of natural beauty—through the new products, the company brings the enchanting textures and colors of nature into the world of plastics.

The series is inspired by the fine textures of various wood grains, the strong appearance of stone structures, and the warm nuances of natural earth tones, creating a high-quality effect and giving the product a unique identity.

Until recently, nature-inspired masterbatches were primarily used for polyolefins. Finke has expanded its product portfolio to include solutions for styrenic plastics, enabling applications across a wider range of material systems. All product variants are not only visually impressive but also technically advanced: they offer good to excellent lightfastness, ensuring surfaces that are durable and of high quality.

Through the targeted use of flow patterns, special pigments, and additional surface treatment processes such as laser marking, the company has achieved astonishingly natural-like structures and unique tactile qualities. As a result, every surface delivers an authentic, distinctive, and high-quality experience.

Dr. Martin Fritsch, Head of R&D and Application Technology, explained: “We have noticed that customers are increasingly favoring natural-style designs to visually highlight their products and achieve stronger differentiation in the market. In the cosmetics and furniture industries, natural effects are especially valued and have already seen initial successful applications. Our nature-inspired masterbatches have also been successfully applied in the toy sector: these special effects give products a unique appearance, visually enhancing their texture and making them stand out among similar products—they are suitable for children while also offering individuality and high recognizability.”