LABB4

​Labb4 is a biotech startup focused on biomaterials rooted in circular economy, bioeconomy and regenerative design. Based in São Paulo, it develops textile fibres from agro-industrial waste using clean, low-impact process. Research is conducted in the Legal Amazon, in collaboration with partners in Manaus, state of Amazonas, and Belém, state of Pará, creating sustainable alternatives for the textile, fashion and automative sectors.

 

Biofibres

By Labb4

Fruit fibre, Palm fibre, vegetable silk and microfibre

 

These fibres are sourced from renewable, circular, and regenerative elements of Brazilian biodiversity. Developed using biotechnology, their processing avoids harmful chemicals, high energy and water use – with virtually zero waste. The resulting materials are biodegradable and highly recyclable.

 

Bioleather from Amazonian cocoa waste

By Labb4

Cocoa husks

 

This vegan bioleather is made from cocoa husks – a by-product of chocolate production in the Amazon region. Developed with 90% biobased and 10% partially biobased components, it is free from synthetic dyes, PFAS-free, and water-resistant. The result is an eco-friendly, low-carbon and scalable alternative to animal or plastic-derived leathers. It is currently undergoing testing to validate its full life cycle impact.

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Biobuttons

By Labb4

40% açaí and tucum biomass, 60% bioplastic

 

Made from renewable Amazonian sources like açaí waste and tucum, these buttons are fully biodegradable and highly recyclable. Their production uses no harmful chemicals, minimal water, and zero waste. 100% of the input is used. The buttons are currently undergoing testing to validate their performance and durability. Labb41 is a biotech startup focused on biomaterials rooted in circular economy, bioeconomy and regenerative design. Based in São Paulo, it develops textile fibres from agro-industrial waste using clean, low-impact process. Research is conducted in the Legal Amazon, in collaboration with partners in Manaus, state of Amazonas, and Belém, state of Pará, creating sustainable alternatives for the textile, fashion and automative sectors.

 

Courtesy of Labb41 and Regen Materials