Simplifyber produces fully-molded garment and shoe uppers from a cellulose-based liquid, significantly reducing CO2 emissions by 33 times compared to traditional manufacturing methods. This process eliminates the need for spinning, weaving, and extensive cutting and sewing, addressing the environmental impact of conventional shoe production.
Funding
$3.6M 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.
AO+3Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional garment and shoe manufacturing involves resource-intensive processes like spinning, weaving, cutting, and sewing, leading to significant CO2 emissions and material waste. The conventional methods contribute heavily to the environmental impact of the fashion and footwear industries.
Solution
Simplifyber offers a novel manufacturing process that creates fully-molded garment and shoe uppers directly from a cellulose-based liquid. This innovative approach bypasses the need for spinning, weaving/knitting, and much of the cutting and sewing typically associated with textile and footwear production. By streamlining the manufacturing process, Simplifyber significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to traditional methods, offering a more sustainable alternative for producing apparel and footwear components.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes apparel and footwear brands seeking sustainable manufacturing solutions to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as environmentally conscious consumers.
Features
- Fully-molded garment and shoe uppers produced directly from cellulose-based liquid
- Elimination of spinning, weaving/knitting, and extensive cutting and sewing processes
- Substantial reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional manufacturing
- Potential for creating complex designs and shapes with minimal material waste