Amphico develops Amphitex, a 100% recyclable and PFAS-free waterproof breathable textile that eliminates the need for toxic chemical coatings, addressing the environmental impact of traditional outdoor materials. This mono-material solution enables brands to create high-performance outdoor gear while promoting a circular lifecycle and reducing waste.
Funding
$3.6M 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
Traditional waterproof and breathable textiles rely on harmful PFAS and PTFE chemical coatings, which pose significant environmental and health risks due to their bioaccumulation and persistence in the environment. The combination of different polymers in these textiles also hinders recyclability, contributing to waste and hindering circularity in the outdoor apparel industry.
Solution
Amphico addresses these issues with Amphitex, a 100% recyclable, PFAS-free waterproof breathable textile designed for circularity. Amphitex eliminates the need for toxic chemical coatings by utilizing a mono-material construction, enabling the creation of high-performance outdoor gear with a reduced environmental footprint. The company's proprietary Amphidry yarn provides water repellency without harmful chemicals, while the Amphitex membrane achieves a waterproof rating of 20,000 mmH2O. Amphico is also exploring zero-waste and waterless manufacturing processes to minimize freshwater usage and reduce the carbon footprint of textile production.
Target Audience
Amphico's primary customers are outdoor apparel brands seeking sustainable, high-performance textile alternatives that eliminate toxic chemicals and promote circularity.
Features
- 100% recyclable mono-material construction for closed-loop recycling
- PFAS-free and PTFE-free waterproof breathable textile
- Proprietary Amphidry yarn for inherent water repellency without chemical coatings
- Waterproof rating of 20,000 mmH2O at lab scale
- Breathability target of 10,000 g/m²/24hr
- Designed for circularity, enabling the entire garment to be recycled
- Waterless dyeing processes to minimize freshwater footprint