9Fiber utilizes a patented process to convert hemp industry waste into hyper-clean, engineered cellulosic additives for various applications, including plastics, textiles, and food products. This technology reduces reliance on petroleum-based materials and virgin forest resources, providing a sustainable alternative that enhances product transparency and environmental responsibility.
Funding
$850K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many industries rely on petroleum-based products and virgin forest resources for cellulosic additives, contributing to environmental degradation and a lack of transparency in product ingredients. Current labeling practices often fail to disclose the presence and source of these additives, leaving consumers unaware of their environmental impact.
Solution
9Fiber provides a sustainable alternative to traditional cellulosic additives by converting hemp industry waste into hyper-clean, engineered organic materials. Their patented process reduces the dependency on petroleum and virgin forests, offering a more environmentally responsible solution for various applications, including plastics, textiles, and food products. The resulting Short Engineered Organic Fiber™ and Long Engineered Organic Fiber™ can replace timber-derived and petroleum-based additives without requiring significant process retooling. 9Fiber aims to increase transparency in the supply chain by providing sustainably grown, responsibly managed, and processed hemp-based feedstock.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers in the plastics, textiles, and food industries seeking sustainable and transparent alternatives to traditional cellulosic additives.
Features
- Patented process for converting hemp industry waste into hyper-clean cellulosic additives
- Production of Short Engineered Organic Fiber™ and Long Engineered Organic Fiber™
- Materials suitable for use in plastics, textiles, food, non-wovens, paper, construction, and natural fiber composites
- Closed-loop circularity system capturing approximately 95% of material waste for downstream distribution
- Water-aware processing utilizing unique filtration systems
- Degummed material for smooth production flow and reduced manufacturing problems