OceanSafe AG is a Swiss polymer science company dedicated to developing next-gen textile materials. Founded in 2019 by Manuel Schweizer in Bern, Switzerland, the award-winning company is driven by a vision of a future where resource depletion is eliminated, and all materials are engineered for true circularity—leaving no waste behind. OceanSafe operates a technology licensing business. Their high-performance materials are utilized by the world’s leading brands. WHY CHOOSE OCEANSAFE? Using OceanSafe materials in textiles addresses environmental and health-related issues commonly associated with conventional materials. These issues include persistent microplastics polluting the environment, excessive use of limited resources, toxicity, water pollution, and textile waste. The textile industry’s impact on the environment is massive, and it’s time for a change. naNea by OceanSafe naNea is a novel co-polyester designed for both biodegradability and recyclability. The material is made from bio-based, recycled, or virgin feedstocks. Its polymer structure enables rapid biodegradability in the open environment, without the use of additives or enzyme technology. It’s most important characteristics are: • Biodegradable in marine environment (according to ASTM D6691-17) • Recyclable alongside conventional polyester • Fully circular (no waste) • Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold • Not ecotoxic • No toxicants and other hazardous substances • Highly industrially scalable • Compatible with existing equipment (drop-in technology) • Safe for the consumer Stay tuned for exciting new developments and updates - follow us to be the first to know what's coming next!
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Please watch this important message by OceanSafe's Founder Manuel. Sound on! 💚 #microplastics #biodegradability #circulareconomy #texilematerials
When you see what you know, it hits you harder. Material must be safe for nature as well, not just suitable for recycling. The European fishing vessels are also off the coast... it's a kind of circular economy when microplastics come back to us. naNea, the next-gen polyester, ist biodegradable, safe for the nature and easily recyclable.
World-Class Innovation Alert for Sustainable Insulation! We’re proud to introduce naNea-based G-LOFT® insulation, developed with Goldeck Textil GmbH, debuting at PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich on March 5-6, 2025. For the first time, naNea hollow fibres are integrated into G-LOFT® HIGHLOFT—a lightweight, moisture-resistant, and compression-proof insulation designed for various thermal applications. Now, with naNea, OceanSafe’s next-gen biodegradable polyester, we’re combining high performance with true sustainability. 📍 See it in action at our booth IN06 at Performance Days #OceanSafe #Collaboration #GLoft #NextGenMaterials #Circularity #NoToxicants #Biodegradable #PerformanceDays
This week, our Engineering Solutions Manager, Constantin Singer, represented OceanSafe at the CLIB - Cluster Industrielle Biotechnologie International Conference 2025. We were pleased to participate in the session 'Fabricated by Biotech – Dressed for Impact,' where Maike Rabe professor at Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences together with Constantin discussed the role of biotechnology in the fashion and textiles industry. As a polymer science company, we are actively pushing the boundaries of new textile material development and exploring new applications for biotechnology in the textile industry to drive more sustainable production and product design. It was an honor to share our work in this exciting space and discuss the future of biotechnology! A big thank you to Isabella Tonaco for the moderation and to fellow speakers Vincenza Caolo and Rudi Breier in this session. #OceanSafe #NextGenMaterials #Circularity #NoToxicants #Biodegradable #CIC2025 #Biotech
We’re excited to welcome Zain Ul Abdeen as OceanSafe’s new Textile Technology Manager after his successful internship with us! Zain will be joining our R&D team, contributing to OceanSafe's development of game-changing scalable, high-performance, circular textile materials. Zains' words: "I am excited to build on my internship experience and contribute to OceanSafe’s mission of creating sustainable, circular materials. This journey has deepened my understanding of sustainability’s role in shaping the future of our industry." The entire OceanSafe team is excited to have Zain on board. Welcome in your new role, Zain! #OceanSafe #NextGenMaterials #Circularity #NoToxicants #Biodegradable
We’ll be in Munich at PERFORMANCE DAYS on March 5-6, showcasing naNea and its exceptional high-performance properties. Don’t miss the chance to see it for yourself! 📍Find us at booth IN06 In our journey to revolutionise circular textile materials, we at OceanSafe have achieved high-level performance and functionality with naNea. Traditional polyester fibres are hydrophobic, meaning they repel water. This characteristic, while useful in some applications, can be a drawback in activewear and other performance textiles where moisture management and breathability are crucial. 💧Our biodegradable polyester naNea, however, has been designed to be hydrophilic, allowing it to absorb and manage moisture more effectively. If you're attending Performance Days and would like to learn more or discuss potential business opportunities, don’t hesitate to reach out! You can DM us for a meeting, or contact our CMO, Matthias Fuchs, directly at matthias@oceansafe.co. #OceanSafe #naNea #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #NextGenMaterials #Biodegradable #PerformanceDays
Get hands-on with our high-performance, biodegradable polyester naNea at Première Vision in Paris next week! We’re excited to invite you to explore naNea up close at Premiere Vision. Visit our suppliers and experience firsthand how naNea combines durability, breathability, easy-care properties, and a luxuriously soft hand-feel — all while being biodegradable. You can find naNea at the following booths: - Acatel - Acabamentos Têxteis S.A. / Grupo Impetus 6R12 - Feinjersey Fabrics - dfine 6K19 - Positive Materials 6N1 - Kingwhale Corporation 6J62 - Inovafil Fiação 6M23 If you're attending and would like to learn more or discuss potential business opportunities, don’t hesitate to reach out! You can DM us for a meeting, or contact our CMO, Matthias Fuchs, directly. #OceanSafe #naNea #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #NextGenMaterials #Biodegradable #PremiereVision
Next-Gen Textile Professionals Meet Next-Gen Innovation! Last week, our Business Development Manager, Belén Roßenbach, presented an inspiring guest lecture on naNea, our high-performance, biodegradable polyester, at the Brückner meets NTEX event in Leonberg. NTEX is the young group of VDTF - Verband Deutscher Textilfachleute e.V., representing the future leaders of the textile industry. Bringing together young textile professionals, the event aimed to spark idea exchange and build connections. A special thank you to Katharina Maria E. from CHT Group, one of our strategic partners, and Leonie Dollmann for their efforts in making this event a success. A thank you also goes to Andreas Troscheit from BRÜCKNER Textile Technologies for sharing insightful information on the latest trends in textile engineering and process technology. #naNea #OceanSafe #NextGenMaterials #Circularity #innovation #ntex #vdtf #brueckner
As we gained a lot of new followers last year, we want to start this one by reintroducing OceanSafe. The journey began humbly in the home of our founder, Manuel Schweizer, in Switzerland. Fuelled by curiosity, ambition, and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, the seeds for OceanSafe were planted. The vision: a future for materials where performance goes hand in hand with sustainability, where resource depletion is eliminated, and all materials are engineered for true circularity—leaving no waste behind. And after five years of all the typical challenges for true pioneers, the vision has become reality and is being used by leading brands around the world! Today, OceanSafe is a Swiss polymer science company dedicated to developing next-generation materials. Our industry leading biodegradable polyester naNea is a breakthrough in combining exceptional built-in moisture management, longevity and end-user comfort. On top of being future-proof, non-toxic for our environment and your business’ stakeholders. Key milestones along the way: ✅ Building up comprehensive value chains in Asia and Europe ✅ Launching naNea as a market-ready, drop-in technology with commercial pricing ✅ Adoption by leading brands and mills worldwide This is just the beginning—we cannot wait to work with brands and mills that want to diversify and become more independent from polyester. Curious to learn more about naNea? Follow us on LinkedIn, reach out to the team or visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gsdj-3ES #OceanSafe #naNea #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #NextGenMaterials #Biodegradable
The textile industry often faces hurdles when adopting #NextGen materials, including challenges regarding cost, performance, and supply chain integration. But at OceanSafe, we’ve overcome these challenges and turned them into opportunities with our Next-Gen biodegradable polyester - naNea! ➡️ Cost: naNea is a cost-competitive alternative to conventional polyester that’s biodegradable and C2C Certified Gold, offering sustainability without the typical premium price. ➡️ Performance: naNea doesn’t compromise on but boosts quality. It’s durable, has built-in moisture management, and boasts a soft, luxurious feel. ➡️ Implementation: naNea is a seamless integration drop-in material technology. This means transitioning from conventional polyester to naNea in existing manufacturing processes is not only easy but also immediately market-ready and scalable. If polyester is a challenge for your material strategy for 2025 – naNea offers an immediate solution. Reach out to our team to learn more about naNea: https://lnkd.in/gAjJFB25 #naNea #OceanSafe #NextGenMaterials #Circularity #NoToxicants #Biodegradable
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The OceanSafe team wishes everyone that celebrates a Merry Christmas and a happy start to the New Year! 🎄✨ With 2025 shaping up to be an exciting year with amazing projects and more partnerships already in the pipeline, there’s so much to look forward to! A big thank you to our value chain partners, customers, and industry experts who continue to champion OceanSafe and our innovative, high-performance, biodegradable polyester naNea. We couldn’t do it without you. 🌟 Thank you for following along—we’re excited to share all the innovation from our busy internal lab and obviously the next collaborations with our partners in 2025! “Our commitment to innovation and collaboration has never been stronger. In 2025, OceanSafe will unveil pioneering materials that seamlessly combine high performance, sustainability, and commercial viability—proving that industrial scale, market appeal, and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. We are incredibly excited about the next chapter in our company’s journey and the transformative opportunities ahead.” – Manuel Schweizer, CEO and Founder #naNea #OceanSafe #NextGenMaterials #Circularity #ToxinFree #Biodegradable