Renegade Plastics supplies a low‑carbon, polypropylene‑based coated fabric that replaces PVC and polyethylene alternatives in industrial textiles. The material is 30‑40% lighter, retains comparable strength, and offers high UV, thermal, chemical, waterproof, and fire‑retardant performance without lead, phthalates, PFAS, or VOCs, while being fully recyclable for a circular end‑of‑life. It integrates with existing manufacturing processes, enabling manufacturers in signage, sports equipment, transportation seating, agriculture, and packaging to adopt a sustainable swap without workflow changes.
Funding
$2M 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
Conventional PVC‑coated and woven‑polyethylene fabrics contain toxic plasticizers, heavy metals, and generate microplastic pollution, leading to hazardous chemical leaching and significant plastic waste that cannot be recycled.
Solution
Renegade Plastics provides a low‑carbon, polypropylene‑based coated fabric that replaces PVC and polyethylene alternatives. The material is 30‑40 % lighter yet maintains comparable strength, offering high UV, thermal, chemical, waterproof, and fire‑retardant performance without lead, phthalates, dioxins, PFAS or VOCs. Because it is derived from recyclable polypropylene, the fabric can be reclaimed at end‑of‑life, reducing landfill and greenhouse‑gas emissions. The product integrates into existing manufacturing processes, allowing customers to adopt a sustainable swap without changing their fabrication workflows.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers and OEMs in sectors such as signage, sports equipment, transportation seating, agricultural hoop houses, and packaging who require durable coated textiles but seek to eliminate toxic additives and improve sustainability.
Features
- Polypropylene‑based coated fabric with a carbon footprint markedly lower than PVC‑coated textiles
- Weight reduction of 30‑40 % versus PVC or laminated fabrics while preserving mechanical strength
- Full compliance with chemical safety standards (OECD 203, EN 71‑3, California Prop 65) and fire safety certifications (NFPA 701, Title 19, CFR 49)
- High UV, thermal, chemical resistance; waterproof and fire‑retardant for outdoor and industrial use
- Fully recyclable at end of service life, enabling circular material loops and reducing microplastic release
- Compatible with existing coating and fabrication equipment for seamless substitution of PVC fabrics