The Idea in Action

Plastic is everywhere—woven into nearly 50% of our clothing and embedded in countless everyday products. While cheap and convenient, it lingers for centuries, polluting ecosystems and harming human health. Despite efforts to recycle, only 9% of plastic waste is ever reused. This widespread dependence is driven not just by plastic itself, but by the manufacturing infrastructure designed around it—systems optimized for mass-producing plastic-based goods.

Simplifyber is rethinking this model. Instead of plastic, they use bio-based, compostable materials that degrade within two years or can be recycled back into the same system. By pioneering a new approach to soft goods manufacturing, Simplifyber aims to replace plastic textiles with sustainable, high-performance alternatives, reducing waste and reshaping supply chains for a circular economy.