Natural Fiber Welding
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. (NFW) develops patented technologies based on the sustainable use of plants and natural fibres to create plastic-free, durable goods and textiles. NFW’s supply chains utilise renewable resources, waste feedstocks, and clean, closed-loop chemistries.
- Focus Area: Raw Materials
- Founded in: 2015
- Stage: seriesB2
- Funding Status: late
- Website: http://www.naturalfiberwelding.com/
- Location: USA
In Conversation with NFW: Creating biomaterials that support plastic-free design
The Fashion for Good team interviewed Natural Fiber Welding’s (NFW) Annie Cull, Director of Brand & Communications to learn more about the innovator’s story, technology, challenges, and successes and showcase innovations that are driving tangible change in the industry and leading the path to scale.
Why Fashion for Good is working with NFW
A significant portion of a material’s environmental footprint is determined by how its unprocessed inputs are cultivated, extracted and processed into yarns, making it a crucial area for innovation. Biobased leather alternatives provide a promising solution for the fashion industry, addressing the environmental concerns of conventional leather tanning, which often involves harmful chemicals, and the reliance on fossil fuels for synthetic leathers. NFW’s ‘MIRUM®’ is a plastic-free alternative to leather made from natural rubber, plant oils and waxes, natural pigments, and minerals. MIRUM® provides a natural, high-performance solution that enables our creative partners to tackle challenges across diverse applications and industries, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in plastic-free design.
