OceanSafe
OceanSafe AG develops naNea, coNea, and seNea, next-generation biodegradable co-polyester and co-lyocell textile polymers certified to Cradle to Cradle Gold. The Bern-based company sells materials, certification, and co-development services to fashion, furniture, and home textile brands globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersBern, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What OceanSafe does
OceanSafe AG is a Swiss textile technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. It develops next-generation biodegradable and recyclable synthetic fibers — naNea (polyester replacement), coNea (cotton replacement), and seNea — designed as drop-in replacements for conventional fibers on existing manufacturing infrastructure. naNea is the first synthetic textile material to achieve Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold, biodegrading by more than 93% in ocean water within 99 days under ASTM D6691-17, without additive or enzyme technology, while remaining recyclable within conventional PET streams. The company was founded to address polyester-driven microplastic pollution, persistence, and toxic substance release (including carcinogenic antimony trioxide), and validates its chemistry through independent laboratories including Archa Srl, Hohenstein, Taiwan Textile Research Institute, and DTNW Krefeld.
The product portfolio is anchored on three proprietary polymer platforms, sold as chips, fibers, and filament yarns in biobased, recycled, or virgin feedstock options. Building on these materials, OceanSafe operates an integrated certification platform — OceanSafe Certified — comprising a Component Kit, Certified Value Chains, and End-of-Life Solutions (including a take-back system). The company monetizes through three streams: material sales to textile manufacturers; certification licensing to brands and factories; and strategic co-development partnerships with brand owners and fiber producers such as Lenzing and CHT Group. GTM is enterprise B2B, leveraging trade shows (Techtextil, Performance Days, Premiere Vision, ISPO), a global network of certified mills, and direct engagement with brand procurement and product development teams.
OceanSafe serves fashion and luxury brands (HUGO BOSS, Stella McCartney, B&B Italia, Wolford, NIKIN, STRENESSE), home and furniture manufacturers (Dorbena, Möbel Pfister, Betten Reiter, Almedahls), technical textile players (G-LOFT, PYRATEX, CHT Group, feinjersey, Impetus), and certified production partners (Fakir Apparels in Bangladesh, Yunus Textile Mills, Rütex in Portugal, Kingwhale in Taiwan, Texapel in Spain, Delius in Germany). Industrial-scale production was reportedly achieved in 2025 with competitive pricing, enabling expansion from pilot collaborations into commercial capsule collections such as HydroActive (HUGO BOSS) and the Lenzing x Impetus capsule. The company has raised a single seed round (December 2022, led by Rütters GmbH and exelixis capital AG) and currently operates with 11–50 employees.
OceanSafe firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OceanSafe
- Legal name
- OceanSafe AG
- Website
- https://oceansafe.co
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- OceanSafe AG develops naNea, coNea, and seNea, next-generation biodegradable co-polyester and co-lyocell textile polymers certified to Cradle to Cradle Gold. The Bern-based company sells materials, certification, and co-development services to fashion, furniture, and home textile brands globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OceanSafe industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sustainable Textile Materials
- NAICS
- Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311)
- SIC
- Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biobased, Compostable & Low-Impact Material Innovation (Bio-polymers/Dope Dyeing) (IMAOAMAM)
Keywords
Where OceanSafe is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bern
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
OceanSafe business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Material Sales: Sale of proprietary textile materials (naNea, coNea, seNea) as chips, fibers, and filament yarns to textile manufacturers and brands. Materials available in biobased, recycled, or virgin feedstock options.
- OceanSafe Certification: Certification program for brands and manufacturers to become OceanSafe Certified. Includes component kit, certified value chains, and end-of-life solutions. Holistic product development solution for circular finished products.
- Partnership and Co-development: Strategic partnerships with brands for joint product development (e.g., HUGO BOSS, Lenzing, Impetus, B&B Italia, Stella McCartney). Revenue from collaborative product launches and exclusive material supply arrangements.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
OceanSafe product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OceanSafe develops and sells next-generation circular textile materials — naNea (a biodegradable co-polyester replacing conventional polyester), coNea (a circular cotton alternative), and seNea — supplied as chips, fibers, and filament yarns to textile manufacturers and brands. The company complements these materials with the OceanSafe Certified program, a holistic circular product development solution that includes a Component Kit, Certified Value Chains, and End-of-Life take-back solutions for brands seeking Cradle to Cradle certified finished products.
Product overview
OceanSafe develops next-generation scalable textile materials for a circular textile industry. The portfolio consists of two core material products (naNea and coNea) that serve as direct replacements for conventional polyester and cotton respectively, plus seNea. These materials form the foundation for OceanSafe Certified, a holistic product development platform that enables brands to develop circular finished products through a Component Kit, Certified Value Chains, and End-of-Life Solutions including a take-back system. The company also maintains partnerships with Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute for certification.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- naNea: First-generation circular textile material designed to replace conventional polyester. The world's only synthetic textile material to receive Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold. Biodegradable co-polyester for fibers and yarns.
- coNea
- OceanSafe Certified
Products and services
- naNea First-generation circular textile material designed to replace conventional polyester. Novel co-polyester enabling both biodegradability (over 93% in 99 days in ocean water per ASTM D6691-17) and recyclability, made from biobased, recycled, or virgin feedstock. First synthetic textile material to receive Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold. Available as chips, fibers, and filament yarns and supplied to textile manufacturers and brands.
- coNea OceanSafe circular textile material designed to replace conventional cotton. Part of the circular textile materials portfolio alongside naNea, contributing to the holistic solution for replacing traditional textile fibers with circular alternatives. Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold.
- seNea High-performance biodegradable material alongside naNea and coNea in the OceanSafe circular textile materials portfolio. Awarded C2C Certified Material Health Certificate Gold V4.1, meeting strict chemical requirements throughout manufacturing processes for yarns, fibers, and chips.
- OceanSafe Certified Holistic product development solution for brands to develop circular finished products. Includes Component Kit, Certified Value Chains, and End-of-Life Solutions (take-back system). Empowers brands to bring circular finished products to market quickly by combining certified circular materials with certified value chain partners and end-of-life recycling infrastructure.
Quantifiable outcome
- Marine biodegradation >93% in 99 days (ASTM D6691-17)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use OceanSafe
Customer profileNamed customers29 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
OceanSafe technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
OceanSafe partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
38 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- HarnestcoreBangladesh-based company launched Responsible Trims Collection platform. OceanSafe's naNea synthetic material is the first integrated component. Part of five material innovation partnerships addressing textile recycling gap.
- AmbercyclecoreMaterial innovation partnership within Harnest's Responsible Trims Collection platform. One of five partners including OceanSafe for next-generation sustainable trims.
- BlockTexxcoreMaterial innovation partnership within Harnest's Responsible Trims Collection platform for recycled textile materials.
- Indorama VenturescoreMaterial innovation partnership within Harnest's Responsible Trims Collection platform.
- JiarencoreMaterial innovation partnership within Harnest's Responsible Trims Collection platform.
- Lenzing GroupflagshipJoint development of circular capsule collection combining TENCEL Lyocell A100 fibers with naNea co-polyester. Joint workshop at Performance Days Munich on circular collaboration. Creating new yarns together.
- Impetus (Grupo Impetus)flagshipPortugal-based manufacturer in joint circular capsule collection with Lenzing and OceanSafe. Durable, moisture-wicking performance wear from yoga to functional layers and jackets.
- HUGO BOSSflagshipHydroActive next-generation performance concept developed with feinjersey and OceanSafe. Josef Härle from HUGO BOSS driving project direction. Performance wear innovation for HUGO BOSS portfolio.
- feinjerseyflagshipEngineering excellence in circular knitting. Marco Zhu-Schneider driving technical development. Translated HydroActive concept into industrial reality with advanced knit structures.
- Fakir ApparelscoreFirst factory in Bangladesh to receive OceanSafe certification after successfully integrating naNea biodegradable polyester fiber. Benchmark for environmentally responsible manufacturing.
- PYRATEXcorePYRATEX mare collection using naNea. PYRATEX's expertise in research, spinning, and knitting combined with OceanSafe's material for sustainable fabric alternatives.
- ITA Institut für Textiltechnik (RWTH Aachen University)corePartnership with world's leading textile research institution to advance sustainable textile innovation. Combining OceanSafe's material expertise with ITA's research capabilities for zero-waste fashion industry transformation.
- CHT GroupcoreSmart chemistry partnership combining CHT's biobased auxiliaries for dyeing and finishing with OceanSafe's biodegradable naNea polyester. Joint commitment to sustainable textile practices.
- B&B ItaliaflagshipSpecial edition Camaleonda sofa system with S-Wave monogram fabric based on naNea materials. Collaboration with Stella McCartney representing luxury and circular innovation.
- Stella McCartneyflagshipCo-design of Camaleonda sofa S-Wave monogram with B&B Italia. Symbolizes commitment to circularity, material innovation, and conscious leadership.
- WolfordminorLuxury hosiery brand collaboration using OceanSafe materials.
- NIKIN AGminorSwiss brand partner. Visits to production partners in Portugal to observe naNea and C2C fabrics in NIKIN products. Training on Cradle-to-Cradle mindset.
- RütexminorProduction partner in Portugal. Meetings about OceanSafe Certified business model.
- RunamicsminorCradle to Cradle certified products collaboration.
- Yunus Textile MillsminorBangladesh-based textile manufacturer partnership.
- KingwhaleminorTaiwan-based textile partner for fabric distribution.
- TexapelminorSpanish fabric partner using OceanSafe materials.
- DeliusminorGerman textile specialist partner.
- STRENESSEminorGerman fashion brand partner.
- G-LOFTcoreIntroducing sustainable insulation with naNea-based G-LOFT products. Performance insulation with circular material credentials.
- ManufactumminorGerman retail partner offering OceanSafe certified products.
- OTTOminorGerman online retailer partner.
- HappypuntminorSustainable fashion partner using OceanSafe materials.
- Betten ReiterminorAustrian bedding specialist offering OceanSafe certified products.
- Möbel PfisterminorSwiss furniture retailer partner.
- AlmedahlsminorSwedish textile partner for circular textiles.
- DorbenaminorOceanSafe Certified CALIMA duvet - C2C Certified bedding product. Collaboration representing sustainable bedding solutions.
- ALVIminorC2C-Mäxchen baby sleeping bag - OceanSafe Certified and C2C Certified product for infants.
- Kluba MedicalminorMedical device company. Swinging hammock for premature infants made with OceanSafe Certified textile material. Tested at Sana Kliniken Duisburg.
- TeempominorISPO Award TexTrends Best Product winner using naNea fabrics.
- ChichampeminorEquestrian apparel partner developing products with naNea for high-performance athletic wear.
- Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR)minorUniversity partnership for textile education and research. Guest visits to learn about textile industry challenges and naNea.
- Universitas Indonesia (UI)minor4-year research project partnership with Indonesian delegation visits to OceanSafe. Part of international sustainability education.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
OceanSafe competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Lenzing Group: Austrian specialty fiber producer (TENCEL, LENZING ECOVERO) making sustainable cellulosic fibers for the global textile industry. Direct peer because Lenzing competes for the same sustainability-minded apparel and home textile customers, and is also OceanSafe's co-development partner on the circular capsule collection combining TENCEL Lyocell with naNea.
- Eastman (Naia Renew): Global specialty materials company producing Naia Renew cellulosic fibers as a sustainable alternative for apparel and home textiles. Direct peer because it sells drop-in sustainable fibers into the same fashion and home textile customer base that OceanSafe targets with naNea.
- Bolt Threads: US-based biotech materials company developing next-generation proteins and fibers (e.g., Microsilk, Mylo) for fashion and apparel brands. Direct peer because it pursues novel bio-based textile fibers for premium and luxury fashion customers, targeting similar sustainability-driven brand accounts.
- Spiber: Japanese biotech company producing Brewed Protein™ bio-based fibers from plant-derived ingredients for apparel applications. Direct peer because it develops next-generation sustainable fibers for global fashion brands with comparable drop-in ambitions to naNea.
- PYRATEX: Madrid-based sustainable fabric manufacturer developing natural and bio-based fabric collections for fashion brands, including the PYRATEX mare line using naNea. Direct peer because it sells sustainable fabrics and yarns into the same fashion brand customer base, with overlapping go-to-market via trade shows and capsule collaborations.
Broad incumbents
- Teijin Limited: Large Japanese chemical and fiber conglomerate producing polyester, aramid, and carbon fibers across apparel, automotive, and industrial markets. Broad incumbent because it operates at vastly greater scale than OceanSafe across synthetic fibers, including emerging bio-based and recycled polyester lines that could overlap with naNea.
- Indorama Ventures: One of the world's largest PET and polyester producers, with growing investments in recycled PET and sustainable fiber chemistries. Broad incumbent because of its dominant global polyester supply position and ongoing push into recycled and bio-based PET that could eventually compete with naNea.
Emerging players
- Ambercycle: US-based startup producing cycora regenerated polyester from end-of-life textiles via molecular separation. Emerging player because, like OceanSafe, it targets fashion brands seeking circular polyester solutions, but uses a textile-recycling feedstock rather than a novel co-polyester chemistry.
- Natural Fiber Welding: US materials startup producing plant-protein based fibers and platforms (Clara, Mirum) as alternatives to leather and synthetic textiles. Emerging player because it competes for sustainability-driven fashion brand accounts with a different chemistry (protein-based) but comparable sustainability and circularity narrative.
Others
- G-LOFT (Carinthia / Goldeck Textil): Austrian manufacturer of high-performance G-LOFT insulation used in outdoor and tactical apparel. Listed as 'Others' because G-LOFT is a downstream partner using naNea in insulation products, not a direct competitor; it represents an adjacent end-application where OceanSafe's polymer is a feedstock rather than a substitute.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
OceanSafe social profiles
Digital presenceOceanSafe compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
OceanSafe financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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OceanSafe leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
OceanSafe funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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OceanSafe M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about OceanSafe
What does OceanSafe do?
OceanSafe develops and sells next-generation circular textile materials — naNea (a biodegradable co-polyester replacing conventional polyester), coNea (a circular cotton alternative), and seNea — supplied as chips, fibers, and filament yarns to textile manufacturers and brands. The company complements these materials with the OceanSafe Certified program, a holistic circular product development solution that includes a Component Kit, Certified Value Chains, and End-of-Life take-back solutions for brands seeking Cradle to Cradle certified finished products.
Is OceanSafe a public or private company?
OceanSafe is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was OceanSafe founded?
OceanSafe was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is OceanSafe based?
OceanSafe is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does OceanSafe make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Material Sales are the primary driver. The others are oceanSafe Certification and partnership and Co-development.
Who are OceanSafe's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Lenzing Group, Eastman (Naia Renew), Bolt Threads, Spiber and PYRATEX. Broad incumbents are Teijin Limited and Indorama Ventures. Emerging players are Ambercycle and Natural Fiber Welding. G-LOFT (Carinthia / Goldeck Textil) is listed as an others.
Does OceanSafe have an API?
No public API is recorded for OceanSafe.
What industry is OceanSafe in?
OceanSafe's product category is Sustainable Textile Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAOAMAM, Biobased, Compostable & Low-Impact Material Innovation (Bio-polymers/Dope Dyeing). Its NAICS code is 32522 and its SIC code is 2821.