The International Forum Design, Hannover, Germany, is known internationally for the iF Awards, which began in 1954. Today, this award is considered one of the most important competitions in the world, attracting over 1,800 entries from 30 countries each year. The jury, composed of internationally renowned designers, critically examines and selects the work submitted and grant a seal of quality for the winners.
In 2008 Fibra Sustainable Design received two awards ifs, BIOplac with the material, used to skate Leaf. This material was awarded in the "Materials and material applications" and "Processes".