Bloom Labs
Oil-free plastics : melt-spun polyester fiber replacement
* Data source: Crunchbase
- Founded
- 2023
- Employees*
- 2-10
- Funding to Date*
- $2,600,000
- Website
- www.bloomlabs.bio
"Unlike plastic fibers made from petroleum, proteins are inherently green, so they’ll biodegrade. We’re able to treat proteins like conventional thermoplastics, making proteins the new oil.”
8 millions of tons of structured proteins are discarded every year when they can be turned into high quality textile fibers
70% of apparel fibers are manufactured with incredibly efficient melt-spinning machines – but no prior materials innovation has been able to work on these machines and tap their low-cost economics. Bloom Labs is the first in the world to do so. Bloom Labs upcycles waste protein to thermomeltable pellets, which are then made into polyester replacements on industry-standard melt-spun machines, found on every textile factory floor. Founded by a third-generation textile entrepreneur, Bloom Labs reduces the environmental footprint of apparel without compromising functional specs and performance.
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