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AirCarbon
CompanyNewlight
CountryUSA
Alternative forleather, plastic
DescriptionAirCarbon is made from polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) which is naturally produced by most of known life forms on Earth. PHB is meltable and can be formed into everything from fiber and sheet to solid parts, and can be used as a replacement for plastic, fiber, and leather. PHB is fully compostable.
CertificatesFDA, Carbon Trust
Websitehttps://www.newlight.com/aircarbon
Contacthttps://www.newlight.com/contact

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BacLEATHER
CompanyNEXT-GEN LEATHER Sl.
CountrySpain
Alternative forleather
DescriptionBacLEATHER is grown from microbial cultures with no chemicals and low water and energy input
Websitehttps://next-genleather.com/
Contacthttps://next-genleather.com/contact/
Bioleather
CompanyBioleather
CountryIndia
Alternative forleather
DescriptionBioleather is made from microbial fermantation. Biodegradable, and sustainable, with natural dyes.
Websitehttps://bioleather.in/microbial-leather/
Contacthttps://bioleather.in/contact-us/
Biosteel®
CompanyAMSilk
CountryGermany
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionBiosteel® is made from man-made proteins, has bacteriostatic and hygienic properties, and is thinner and more delicate than mulberry silk. Petroleum-free, completety biodegradable.
CertificatesOEKO-TEX® Standard 100, OECD 301B accordance
Websitehttps://www.amsilk.com/
Contacthttps://www.amsilk.com/contact/
Brewed Protein™
CompanySpiber Inc.
CountryJapan
Alternative forwool, silk
DescriptionBrewed Protein are manufactured through fermentation (brewing) of plant-based ingredients. Available on industrial scale. Brewed Protein can be knitted into fabrics that mimic cashmere, silk, and fur.
CertificatesISO2076 compliance
Websitehttps://spiber.inc/en/brewedprotein/
Contacthttps://spiber.inc/en/contact/
BioCir®x
CompanyBalena
CountryIsrael
Alternative forplastic
DescriptionBioCir®x is an injection molding material made from 95–100% bio-based polymers derived from PHA through bacterial fermentation. It is biodegradable in compost, marine, and soil environments. Designed to replace petroleum-based materials like PP and ABS, BioCir®x is rigid, impact-resistant, and compatible with conventional injection molding equipment. It is suitable for use in eyewear, accessories, toys, and automotive parts.
Websitehttps://balena.science/pages/biocirflex
Contacthttps://balena.science/pages/get-in-touch

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Celium™
CompanyPolybion
CountryMexico
Alternative forleather
DescriptionCelium™ is grown by feeding bacteria with agroindustrial fruit waste. Various fabric thickness available.
CertificatesEPA, REACH, and ZDHC compliance
Websitehttps://www.polybion.bio/
Contactcontact@polybion.bio
Colorifix
CompanyColorifix
CountryUK
Alternative forchemicals: dyes
DescriptionColorifix is producing dyes with that mimics the ones made by organisms in nature by online DNA sequencing, extracting and translating the DNA code into the microorganisms. The resulting engineered microorganism can then produce the pigment just as it is produced in nature.
Websitehttps://www.colorifix.com/solution
Contactinfo@colorifix.com

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Huue
CompanyHuue
CountryUSA
Alternative forchemicals: dyes
DescriptionHuue is producing biosynthetic indigo from sugar by first examining how this color compounds occur in nature. From there microbes are generated that mirror nature’s process and consume sugar to enzymatically produce dye.
Websitehttps://www.huue.bio/
Contacthttps://www.huue.bio/contact

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Nullarbor™Tree-Free
CompanyNanollose
CountryAustralia
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionTree-Free Fibre is grown using microbes that convert waste products into microbial cellulose
Websitehttps://nanollose.com/products/nullarbor/
Contactinfo@nanollose.com

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Pili
CompanyPili
CountryFrance
Alternative forchemicals: dyes
DescriptionPILI is developing a completely new dye technology, designing enzymatic cascades that turn renewable carbon feedstocks, such as sugar, into textile dyes. Using the specificity and efficiency of enzymes, we can produce dyes for a wide variety of color hues and applications.
Websitehttps://www.pili.bio/
Contacthttps://www.pili.bio/contact/
PLA
CompanyEco Supreme
CountryUSA
Alternative forfeather/down
DescriptionPLA (Polylactic Acid) is made from natural sugars (corn, cassava, sugar cane, sugar beet). Completely bio-degraded by the microorganisms and enzymes in soil.
Websitehttp://ecosupremeus.com/col.jsp?id=105
Contactinfo@ecosupremeus.com
PurePalette™
CompanyOctarine
CountryDenmark
Alternative forchemicals: dyes
DescriptionNon-toxic dye system made from renewable sources. The bio-based dyes are developed using engineered microbes and a process known as precision fermentation. The system can replace synthetic dyes without requiring changes to existing dyeing processes, offers a wide colour range with good colour strength and fastness, and works on natural and some synthetic fibres.
Websitehttps://www.octarinebio.com/purepalette
Contactinfo@octarinebio.com

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SHORAI™
CompanyRheom Materials
CountryUSA
Alternative forleather
DescriptionShorai™ is made from natural materials like fermentation products, biomass derivatives, minerals, clays, and more
Certificates93% USDA Certified Biobased Content
Websitehttps://www.rheom.com/materials/shorai
Contacthttps://www.rheom.com/contact

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Vienna Textile Labs
CompanyVienna Textile Lab
CountryAustria
Alternative forchemicals: dyes
DescriptionVienna Textile Labs produces textile dyes using naturally occurring microorganisms. The dyes are based on 100% biological material.
Websitehttps://www.viennatextilelab.at/
Contacthttps://www.viennatextilelab.at/contact/

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YOPP PHA
CompanyMango Materials
CountryUSA
Alternative forsilk, plastic
DescriptionYOPP PHA pellets is a family of biopolyesters that can be produced naturally by bacteria and other life forms. PHA biopolymers are biodegradable and biobased.
Websitehttps://www.mangomaterials.com/products-2/
Contacthttps://www.mangomaterials.com/contact-us/