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Tidal Vision launches aquatic leathers, fabrics
26 May '15
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And now clothing from the ocean. Tidal Vision, an American company, claims to use new technologies that can transform ocean byproducts into high-quality, durable aquatic leathers and performance textiles, and promote sustainability and reduce waste. Based in Juneau, Alaska, the company plans to formally launch on funding platform Kickstarter on May 27, it said in a statement.
“Two billion pounds of seafood byproducts are thrown away each year in Alaska,” Tidal Vision founder and CEO, Craig Kasberg said. “By developing new technologies to upcycle these byproducts, Tidal Vision is looking to add value to sustainable fisheries, reduce waste, and provide quality consumer products such as durable aquatic leathers and, later, Chitoskin textiles.”
Tidal Vision’s naturally tanned and sustainably-harvested Alaska salmon leather will launch on Kickstarter on May 27. Their proprietary tanning formula has been perfected over 25 years and, for the first time, combines durability with environmentally-friendly ingredients in the process. The company will use the Kickstarter crowdfunding website as an opportunity to pre-sell their new products, as well as a means to fund the startup.
Following the aquatic leather launch, Tidal Vision will make their first Chitoskin textiles and products available this fall. Chitoskin textiles for apparel and performance wear are naturally odorless because they contain chitosan. Chitosan is a material in crab and shrimp shells that naturally inhibits odor and is also 100 per cent biocompatible.
Tidal Vision’s team invented a new method of extracting chitosan without the use of harsh chemicals. The process also produces chitosan with a higher tensile strength than is currently produced, which opens up many possibilities for chitosan to be used, the statement said.
Based on a recent survey, 89 per cent think that sustainability is important, but about 50 per cent expect sustainable products to come with compromises in either price or quality. “We think sustainability should not be a compromise. Broader use of these byproducts through the innovative processes and sources Tidal Vision uses, helps makes sustainable fishing advantageous economically, environmentally and socially,” Kasberg said.
“Consumers value sustainability, and they want quality and affordability just as much,” Kasberg added. “We have built the foundation of this company on meeting all of those requirements. This is an exciting time for the ocean product industry in Alaska. We are encouraged by the strong support we have already received for this new model.” (SH)
“Two billion pounds of seafood byproducts are thrown away each year in Alaska,” Tidal Vision founder and CEO, Craig Kasberg said. “By developing new technologies to upcycle these byproducts, Tidal Vision is looking to add value to sustainable fisheries, reduce waste, and provide quality consumer products such as durable aquatic leathers and, later, Chitoskin textiles.”
Tidal Vision’s naturally tanned and sustainably-harvested Alaska salmon leather will launch on Kickstarter on May 27. Their proprietary tanning formula has been perfected over 25 years and, for the first time, combines durability with environmentally-friendly ingredients in the process. The company will use the Kickstarter crowdfunding website as an opportunity to pre-sell their new products, as well as a means to fund the startup.
Following the aquatic leather launch, Tidal Vision will make their first Chitoskin textiles and products available this fall. Chitoskin textiles for apparel and performance wear are naturally odorless because they contain chitosan. Chitosan is a material in crab and shrimp shells that naturally inhibits odor and is also 100 per cent biocompatible.
Tidal Vision’s team invented a new method of extracting chitosan without the use of harsh chemicals. The process also produces chitosan with a higher tensile strength than is currently produced, which opens up many possibilities for chitosan to be used, the statement said.
Based on a recent survey, 89 per cent think that sustainability is important, but about 50 per cent expect sustainable products to come with compromises in either price or quality. “We think sustainability should not be a compromise. Broader use of these byproducts through the innovative processes and sources Tidal Vision uses, helps makes sustainable fishing advantageous economically, environmentally and socially,” Kasberg said.
“Consumers value sustainability, and they want quality and affordability just as much,” Kasberg added. “We have built the foundation of this company on meeting all of those requirements. This is an exciting time for the ocean product industry in Alaska. We are encouraged by the strong support we have already received for this new model.” (SH)
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