Modern Synthesis utilizes a patent-pending biotechnology process that harnesses bacteria to convert agricultural sugars into customizable nanocellulose-based materials, providing a sustainable alternative to animal-derived and fossil-fuel-based textiles. This approach addresses the environmental impact of traditional fabrics by offering biodegradable, plastic-free options that significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and plastic pollution.
Funding
$8M 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
The fashion industry relies heavily on animal-derived and fossil-fuel-based textiles, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, plastic pollution, animal welfare concerns, and unsustainable land use. Current alternatives often depend on harmful additives or fail to match the performance and aesthetic qualities of traditional materials.
Solution
Modern Synthesis offers a biotechnology platform that uses bacteria to convert agricultural sugars into customizable nanocellulose-based materials, providing a sustainable alternative to conventional textiles. Their patent-pending process yields biodegradable, plastic-free materials that can significantly reduce environmental impact. The resulting nonwoven materials can be tuned to displace a spectrum of textiles, from plastic films to leathers, offering both refined beauty and high performance. The platform connects biology, material science, engineering, and design to produce materials that are circular by nature and customizable by design.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes fashion brands, material innovators, and companies seeking sustainable alternatives to animal-derived and fossil-fuel-based textiles.
Features
- Proprietary microbial fermentation process converting agricultural sugars into nanocellulose
- Customizable material properties, including strength, flexibility, and texture
- Plastic-free and biodegradable composition, reducing microplastic shedding
- Potential for lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional textiles
- Reduced land use through bioreactor-based production
- Compatibility with existing textile manufacturing equipment
- Potential for self-dyeing through genetic engineering of bacteria