HP Tech Ventures wanted to show how shoe production can become more sustainable. The goal was a shoe made from natural fibers that is fully biodegradable.
The aim was to reduce environmental impact while keeping quality and design at the same level.
Startup Technology Meets HP Additive Manufacturing
We searched for suitable technologies worldwide and selected Simplifyber. The startup specializes in fully biodegradable footwear and clothing.
In the joint pilot project, the team combined Simplifyber’s cellulose-based formula and molding technology with HP’s additive manufacturing capabilities. This created a new production process that the team refined step by step.
A Plant-Based, Fully Biodegradable Shoe
According to the partners, the pilot project produced the world’s first plant-based, fully biodegradable shoe. The team also established a new, efficient textile development process based on HP technology.
HP and Simplifyber continue to work together beyond the pilot project. This shows the potential of the approach for sustainable fashion manufacturing.
Key Results
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Plant-based, fully biodegradable shoe
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New textile development process using HP technology
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Collaboration beyond the pilot project
