Industry:

Fashion

CEO:

Jan Karlsson

Founded:

2020

HQ:

Graz, Austria

Impact classification:

Freyzein

Freyzein introduces the world's first 100% cellulose-based technical multi-layered fabric, offering superior performance with waterproof, breathable, and durable properties. We replace petrochemical textiles, targeting premium brands seeking sustainable materials.

Technology

Freyzein has taken the core technology of cellulose modification and applied EcoDesign principles to create a high-performance waterproof and breathable fabric.

This mono-material product made from cellulose (and its derivatives), not only matches the performance of market-leading laminated fabric which is typically made of four different materials – the technology also disrupts the recyclability of performance textiles.

Lastly and crucially, the technology is feedstock agnostic, including post-consumer cotton products as well as agricultural waste.

Market

Global fibre production increased to a record 113 million tonnes in 2021. In thelast 20 years, the global fibre production has almost doubled from 58 million tonnes in 2000 to 113 million tonnes in 2021 and is expected to grow to 149 million tonnes in 2030.

The global wholesale market for next-gen materials projected to reach $2,2 billion by

2026, representing a significant share of the overall market. 38 out of 40 leading fashion brands are actively searching for next-gen materials

Team