
2026 Earthshot Prize Nominee
Semi Finalist at the Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge 2025.

THE PROBLEM

THE PROBLEM

THE PROBLEM

THE SOLUTION
At Kelptex, we are reimagining the future of materials by turning one of the planet’s fastest-growing regenerative resources — seaweed — into scalable biomaterials for fashion, packaging, and beyond.
In a world overwhelmed by plastic pollution, microplastics, water contamination, and mountains of textile waste entering landfills, Kelptex offers a regenerative alternative.
Our patented formula combines marine biomass such as seaweed with discarded textile waste to create bio-based materials that reduce dependence on fossil-fuel synthetics while helping address the global waste crisis. Unlike traditional textile production, which consumes and pollutes enormous amounts of freshwater, Kelptex utilizes the natural moisture and properties within seaweed itself, significantly lowering water usage and chemical pollution in the manufacturing process.
By transforming today’s waste into tomorrow’s materials, Kelptex is building a scalable circular system where oceans are restored, textiles are repurposed, and sustainability becomes infrastructure — not just intention.

