The hygiene industry relies on synthetic superabsorbent polymers (SAPs)—fossil-based materials used in billions of diapers, feminine care, and incontinence products every year. These SAPs are non-biodegradable, generate persistent microplastics, and have a high carbon footprint of over 4,000 kg CO₂ per ton produced.

Despite rising regulatory pressure and consumer demand for sustainable products, no scalable, cost-competitive, and high-performance biodegradable alternative exists. This leaves manufacturers unable to offer truly compostable products without sacrificing performance or profitability, creating a multi-billion-dollar gap in the market for a viable replacement.

We’ve achieved strong early traction that validates both market demand and technical feasibility:

30+ industry interviews with global hygiene manufacturers, labs, and sustainability leaders confirming urgent need for a biodegradable SAP.

Letter of Intent for 4,000 tons/year from a leading manufacturer.

Co-development contract and pre-commercial pilots underway with strategic partners.

Product performance matching synthetic SAPs in key absorption and retention metrics.

Backed by Alchemist Accelerator and supported by a technical team of 15+ researchers and advisors.