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CO₂-based Polyester Fiber (“Airwear”)

Sustainable fashion

Addressing the environmental impact of traditional polyester production by creating a sustainable alternative from captured industrial CO₂.

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Fairbrics

Company Established Year

Since 2019

Who is this solution for

Business

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To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

Future 40 @ Station F

2019

Selected among the 40 most promising startups at Station F, Paris.

H&M Global Change Award

2020

Recognized for converting CO₂ into polyester feedstock.

Cleantech Open France

2020

Awarded as a leading French clean technology startup.

Product description

Airwear: a revolutionary polyester fiber made from captured industrial CO₂, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil-based polyester. The process involves capturing CO₂ emissions and converting them into key molecules for polyester production, resulting in a carbon-negative product with significant climate benefits.

The innovative approach of Airwear lies in its ability to utilize CO₂ as a feedstock, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to a circular economy. By partnering with leading global brands and piloting the material in various industries, Airwear demonstrates practical feasibility and strong brand appeal.

With a targeted commercial launch in the mid-2020s, Airwear aims to transform industries heavily reliant on polyester, such as fashion, sportswear, packaging, and automotive interiors. By providing a high-quality, scalable, and sustainable alternative, Airwear enables businesses to reduce emissions and build a cleaner, greener, and more responsible value chain.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Utilizes captured industrial CO₂ for polyester production
  • Carbon-negative process with significant climate benefits
  • High-quality fibers identical to traditional polyester
  • Easy integration into existing supply chains
  • Partnered with leading global brands for validation and testing
  • Scalable solution for industries like fashion, sportswear, packaging, and automotive interiors
  • Contributes to circular economy and sustainability goals
  • Commercial launch planned between 2024 and 2026
  • Provides a powerful tool for cutting emissions and building responsible value chains

About the Company

Fairbrics, based in Paris, France, is a deeptech company pioneering technology that converts industrial CO₂ emissions into high-value polyester fibers. Using a combination of catalytic chemistry and electrochemistry, they recycle CO₂ from industrial flue gases to produce key molecules for polyester synthesis, creating a climate-friendly alternative to petroleum-based fibers. Their process aims for carbon-negative polyester compatible with existing textile supply chains. Fairbrics is currently building a pilot plant in Antwerp, Belgium, with plans to scale up to commercial production in the coming years. They have raised over 28 million euros through funding rounds and research grants, and have established collaborations with major brands such as H&M, On Running, and Aigle to launch their product called Airwear. Fairbrics’s mission is to promote a circular economy, reduce dependence on fossil resources, and help industries such as fashion, automotive, sportswear, and packaging transition to a sustainable future. By capturing and reusing CO₂, they offer a disruptive solution that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining material quality and performance.

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