Rubi Laboratories develops biocatalyst technology that converts carbon emissions into cellulose-based textiles, effectively removing CO2 from the atmosphere while using virtually no water or land. This process addresses the environmental impact of traditional textile production by creating carbon-negative materials that biodegrade at the end of their lifecycle.
Funding
$19.3M 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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Product
Problem
Traditional textile production relies on resource-intensive processes that contribute significantly to carbon emissions, water depletion, and land degradation. The apparel industry's reliance on extracting cellulose from plants through energy-intensive and polluting methods exacerbates climate change.
Solution
Rubi Laboratories has developed a biocatalytic process that captures carbon emissions and converts them into cellulose-based textiles. This technology offers a carbon-negative alternative to conventional textile manufacturing, effectively removing CO2 from the atmosphere. The process requires virtually no water or land, minimizing environmental impact while producing high-quality textiles that are biodegradable at the end of their lifecycle. By mimicking nature's own processes, Rubi creates a symbiotic manufacturing system that restores ecological balance.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes apparel brands and manufacturers seeking sustainable, carbon-negative textile alternatives to reduce their environmental footprint.
Features
- Biocatalytic conversion of carbon emissions into cellulose
- Carbon-negative textile production, removing more CO2 than it emits
- Minimal water and land usage compared to traditional methods
- Biodegradable textiles that decompose at the end of their life
- Fully traceable supply chain