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Textile Innovation
Ep. 135: Biobased alternatives to petrochemicals
In this episode of WTiN’s Textile Innovation Podcast we speak with Zimri T. Hinshaw, CEO of Rheom Materials.
Rheom Materials is pioneering next-gen materials that leverage existing plastics manufacturing to create scalable, biobased alternatives to petrochemicals.
The Houston, Texas-based company uses biopolymers derived from plant-based matter for new applications across the fashion and textile industry, plus others. In this episode, Hinshaw speaks through the company’s processes and how its operations have developed since it moved to Houston from New York in 2022.
He also speaks about Rheom Materials’ commercially available products and how it is scaling its innovations. Additionally, he touches upon the company’s funding rounds and how it is using investment to scale production, while also encouraging the industry and consumers to explore biobased alternatives. Hinshaw also explains how partnerships can be formed with Rheom Materials through The Shorai Inner Circle.
For any investors, brands or those looking to connect with Rheom Materials you can do so here.
For more information, please visit rheom.com.