Simplifyber, a company that is innovative in the field of bio-based materials, has collected $ 12 million (10.5 million euros) in a new financing round. The news was reported by Suzano Ventures, who led the round.
Simplifyber is a start-up that deals with a 3D printing process. This is intended to drastically reduce the environmental impact of ‘Soft Goods’ and the use of synthetic fibers. The company has developed a fiber called Fybron, which is bio -based and biodegradable, according to the press release. The fiber can be injected into 3D cast shapes for various ‘Soft Goods’. This will skip the processes spiders, weaving, cutting and sewing.
Simplifyber has already worked with the Danish fashion brand Ganni to make a shoe. The upper part of the shoe-not the sole-was made from Simplifyber material.
The capital injection of $ 12 million is used to strengthen science behind the material and the mechanical engineering skills. In addition, production is to be expanded, business development and partnerships are accelerated and new institutions are built.
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