PROBLEM



Outdated Technology

  • The few R&D initiatives on byssus have relied on outdated linear technologies.

  • “Sustainable” products produced through these methods generate high carbon footprints.

  • They follow a linear lifecycle rather than a circular one, contributing to environmental harm.

  • Older technologies help demonstrate proof of concept but are also at the root of current challenges.

Traditional Materials

  • Most materials and ingredients in use today are conventional and follow a linear model.

  • This approach contributes to environmental degradation and negatively impacts communities.

  • Traditional manufacturing consumes high energy, leading to more substantial carbon emissions and waste.

 
 
 

SOLUTION



Byssus-Tech

  • We have developed advanced recycling and processing technologies to harness the properties of byssus.

  • Our approach embeds circular‑economy principles and energy‑efficiency throughout the value chain.

  • Despite being a high‑risk path, our design strategy focused on cost‑effectiveness and lean development.

  • Our team built a full pilot production line, complete from concept to operation in under 1.5 years.

Material Innovation

  • Our byssus are naturally flame-retardant and provide excellent insulation properties.

  • They are 95% proteins, fully circular, renewable, biodegradable, and eco-friendly.

  • Produced with clean, circular-focused methods, avoiding synthetic binders and minimising chemical inputs.

 
 
 
 

As the first company to develop technologies specifically for Byssus, Seastex's advancements in TEXTILE recycling arE opening new possibilities mitigating textile waste.

 
 
 
 

When we received the initial by-product sample, it was unclear what Byssus could become.

In year one of our research efforts, we embarked on a meticulous testing process for hundreds of samples collected from an original specimen to uncover the true properties of byssus. Our careful analysis and examination allowed us to reveal the unique characteristics of this natural material. Building upon this knowledge, in year two we focused on finding an eco-friendly solution to address the issue of processing highly polluted feedstock in large quantities. This allowed us to generate pure proteins, which paved the way for novel clean technologies and industrial applications.

Our technology enables unique properties:

 

Circular

Recyclable

Biodegradable

Renewable

95% Proteins

Flame Retardant

No Binders

No Pesticides

Mouldable

Odourless

Durable

Flexible

 
 
 
 

SEASTEX pioneers byssus recycling and processing, transforming it into innovative materials for the construction and cosmetics industries.

 
 
 
 

Our breakthrough
in textile innovation

exemplifies our commitment to sustainability and our passion for transforming marine by-products into valuable and environmentally friendly materials for the construction, cosmetics and bio-manufacturing industries.

Since our feedstock material requires a consistent quality for these industries, we have developed new Quality Control and Quality Assurance methods to ensure our partners and clients receive the highest-quality bysuss materials and products.

 
 
 
 

Circularity isn’t tomorrow’s goal - it’s today’s standard. Our Byssus-tech processes both virgin and reclaimed byssus, and rewards the return of reclaimed byssus.

 
 
 
 

Bysuss TECH supports a circular business model by processing old fibres.

It allows us to unlock the full potential of byssus fibres. During this stage, byssus material retained from old products are processed by our byssus technology to seamlessly integrate into new products, extending the active life of byssus indefinitely. Through our green technology, we contribute to a more circular and eco-friendly economy.