
Sponge Substance 001 is a procedural Substance 3D material featuring a highly detailed, porous cellular structure for rendering. This procedural material reproduces the complex, irregular cellular geometry typical of synthetic sponges. The surface is defined by a dense network of varying pore sizes and depths, creating a naturalistic, non-repeating texture that responds dynamically to light. The shader includes parameters to adjust the density, scale, and irregularity of the voids, allowing for fine-tuned control over the aesthetic. It is visually versatile, capable of representing everything from soft cleaning sponges to industrial foam materials. The material is provided as a compact.sbsar file, ensuring high performance while maintaining a realistic, organic appearance across any surface geometry.
The download is a 317 KB file containing a Substance (.sbsar) material that opens in Substance 3D Player, Sampler and Painter and in renderers with Substance support.
Professional users can import this.sbsar file directly into Substance 3D or compatible DCC applications. Because it is a procedural graph, the texture remains resolution-independent and fully tileable without visible seams or repetition artifacts. Users can adjust the internal parameters within their host software to modify the pore distribution and colour tint, then export the required PBR map set—including base colour, roughness, and normal maps—to their preferred render engine for final integration into the scene.
This material is ideal for interior design and product visualization projects requiring high-fidelity close-ups of household or commercial cleaning accessories. It functions effectively in residential kitchen or bathroom scenes, as well as in hospitality environments where hygiene-related props are essential. Designers can pair this with ceramic or stainless steel assets to enhance the realism of sink and utility areas. Search for this asset when needing versatile, non-repeating foam textures for realistic product rendering or to add tactile detail to everyday objects.
Sponge Substance 001 Parametric Texture
Free
File formats
What changed in 1.0
Initial release.
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