Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional materials used in textiles and leather production often rely on animal agriculture or petrochemical feedstocks, contributing to significant greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and plastic pollution. The development of sustainable alternatives that match the performance and aesthetic qualities of conventional materials remains a challenge.
Solution
Modern Synthesis employs a proprietary biotechnology platform to produce novel biomaterials derived from microbial fermentation. Their process utilizes bacteria to convert agricultural sugars into customizable nanocellulose fibers, offering a low-carbon, circular alternative to conventional textiles and leathers. These materials are engineered for specific performance characteristics and design requirements, enabling brands to reduce their environmental footprint without compromising product quality. The platform is designed for scalability, integrating with existing manufacturing processes to facilitate widespread adoption.
Target Audience
Primary customers are brands and manufacturers in the fashion, apparel, and accessories industries seeking sustainable material solutions that offer comparable performance and aesthetic qualities to traditional textiles and leather.
Features
- Microbial fermentation process to produce bacterial nanocellulose
- Customizable material properties including strength, flexibility, and texture
- Plastic-free and designed for circularity, with potential for biodegradation
- Low-carbon footprint compared to traditional leather and synthetic textiles
- Utilizes agricultural sugars as feedstock, addressing food waste
- Scalable production process designed to integrate with existing manufacturing equipment
- Offers alternatives for both luxury textiles and performance-oriented technical fabrics