UCF Alum led startup had a breakthrough when they started using seaweed to start manufacturing leathers & fibers that are 100% renewable.

The orlando-based startup can turn seaweed in a high-function leather that can be fashioned into apparel and shoes while still 100% renewable.

"We were enamored with the concept of using plant-based material like flax or hemp in our previous start up and carried that philosophy over to what we're building now." 

The 2-year-old firm needs a wet lab facility — space where chemicals and biological materials can be handled — to begin its efforts to re-engineer...

The material is designed to resist fires and optimize thermal comfort for outdoor, motorsport, or everyday athletes while avoiding toxic treatments...

Soarce: This Orlando-based business makes sustainable athletic wear that's better than conventional fibers...

Two UCF students are developing eco-friendly fibers, and hope to eventually make eco-friendly first responder uniforms...

Soarce aims to bridge the gap between performance and sustainability by using leftover plant matter from local suppliers...