Shimber
Shimber produces a bio-based, microplastic-free iridescent coating derived from renewable wood pulp, designed for use on textiles, accessories, and design installations. The low-footprint coating process is engineered for scalability, accommodating both custom small-batch production and larger industrial manufacturing for fashion, luxury, and architecture sectors.
- New Materials
- Clean Technology
- Chemical Technology
- Fashion Technology
Funding
Founders
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Product
Problem
Conventional iridescent and metallic finishes rely on petroleum-based plastics, metal particles, or other non-renewable, non-biodegradable materials that persist in the environment. These coatings contribute to microplastic pollution and fail to meet the sustainability requirements of modern fashion, luxury, and design industries.
Solution
Shimber provides an iridescent coating made from renewable wood pulp that is both bio-based and entirely free of microplastics. The coating can be applied to diverse surfaces—including textiles, accessories, and design installations—to produce shimmering, iridescent objects in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and textures. The company's low-footprint coating process is adaptable and engineered for scalability, supporting both custom small-batch production and larger industrial manufacturing. The result is a sustainable material alternative that redefines aesthetics while opening new frontiers for eco-conscious surface design.
Target Audience
Primary customers are designers, brands, and manufacturers in the fashion, luxury, and architecture sectors seeking sustainable surface finishes, as well as architects and artists working on design installations and product design projects.
Features
- Bio-based formulation derived from renewable wood pulp, eliminating reliance on petroleum-derived materials
- Microplastic-free composition suitable for environmentally sensitive applications
- Adaptable application to textiles, accessories, and design installations with diverse shapes, sizes, and textures
- Low-footprint coating process engineered for scalability from small-batch custom work to industrial production
- Iridescent optical effect that provides visual appeal comparable to conventional metallic or plastic-based finishes