Hello, We Are Formaet®
Introducing the first sustainable and limitless canvas frame in the world
Born at the intersection of art, design, and sustainable innovation, Formaet® is a Barcelona-based company transforming the way artists work through the world’s first sustainable and limitless canvas frame. More than a frame, Formaet® is a patented modular system made from recycled ocean plastic, designed to grow, adapt, and evolve with your creative vision.
Formaetivism is our philosophy. It is not just a brand, it is a mindset. A movement of makers who understand that the way we build, shapes the way we experience the world. In painting, the format defines the canvas. In Formaetivism, Formaet® defines a mindset: sustainable, adaptable, and endlessly expandable.
Challenges of Traditional Canvas Frames
Traditional wooden frames create barriers for artists:
- Heavy and difficult to transport, increasing the effort and cost of working in the studio.
- Limited to standard sizes, with custom dimensions requiring extra cost.
- Complex assembly, needing tools and physical effort, which makes experimentation slow and complicated.
- Staples damage canvas and frame, reducing durability and longevity.
Bulky storage and expensive shipping, occupying studio space and raising logistics costs.
Formaet®: The Solution
Formaet® transforms the traditional frame into a modular, lightweight, and sustainable system. Its patented design allows:
- Tool-free assembly in minutes, reducing framing time by more than half.
- Limitless formats and infinite reconfiguration, so artists can expand or adapt their canvas as their work evolves.
- Staple-free, damage-free construction, protecting both canvas fabric and frame.
Recycled ocean plastic construction, cutting weight, studio clutter, and shipping costs, while promoting real sustainability. - Affordable Formaet® is affordable and sustainable, democratising access to art-making for everyone. Our team has created a high-quality, sustainable,and endlessly adaptable canvas frame, all at prices that make art accessible to all.
Formaet® is more than a tool, it is a creative companion. Its modularity supports new formats, scales, and processes, allowing artists to experiment, iterate, and grow their work without traditional limitations. The canvas becomes an active part of the creative process, adapting to the artwork instead of constraining it.
Our vision is to establish Formaet® as an international reference in sustainable modular canvas frames, leading a shift where innovation, design, and environmental responsibility coexist in accessible, professional products. Every Formaet® frame is a step toward a circular and creative future, proving that art can actively reshape the world.
Formaet® invites you to choose the canvas that suits your vision and start creating on a limitless, sustainable surface. Explore, experiment, and be part of the change with Formaet®.