# Bacteria-Grown Flooring
Mimmik Tiles Use Biological Processes to Create a Concrete-Like Surface

By Amy Duong | Published 2026-06-22 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimmik-tiles
References: [front-materials](https://www.front-materials.com/mimmik/)

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Mimmik is a low-carbon flooring tile developed by Dutch sustainability platform Front and biotechnology company Biomason. Designed for commercial applications, the tile is produced using Biomason’s Zymecrete technology, which relies on bacteria to bind carbon and calcium through natural biological processes. The resulting material forms a durable, marble-like structure with a concrete-like appearance and performance. Front describes Mimmik as the first bacteria-grown tile to reach industrial-scale production.

According to the companies, the tiles reduce carbon emissions by at least 60 percent compared with traditional cement-based materials. The transparent nature of the Zymecrete binder allows the colour and character of the aggregate materials to remain visible, creating varied surface finishes influenced by local geological resources. The tiles combine biological manufacturing methods with the durability and functionality required for commercial flooring environments.

Image Credit: Front