Derived from fat loving bacteria, Phat Plastic is a natural bio-polymer textile that’s perfect for clothing and kind to the planet.
Fibres designed for clothing
Phat Plastic has similar functional properties to polyester without the nasty consequences.
Naturally made by bacteria
Every Phat Plastic garment is made from PHA, a naturally occuring bio-polymer produced by fat loving bacteria. Unlike petrochemical plastics like polyester, PHA produces 80% less CO2 and requires 52.6% less water. It all starts with organic matter rich in lipids (fats), which are broken down by bacteria and that then produce PHA, or we call, Phat Plastic.
Sourced from waste streams
Bio-polymers have been around for a while, and although they are tremendously better than petrochemical plastics, they often derive from specifically grown crops, resulting in mono-culture farming and deforestation. However, Phat Plastic is sourced from organic and diverse waste streams like food waste, agricultural waste, and bio-gas. These are abundant and renewable sources that would have otherwise been unused.
Recyclable again, and again, and again
PHA is a polymer, meaning that it is flexible and adaptable to different use cases. Unlike celluosic materials or poly-cotton blends, Phat Plastic contains only PHA and can be chemically recycled on a large scale and reformulated to make new garments again and again. And the when the polymer chain-length shortens, PHA can be bio-degraded and made again from organic matter.
Biodegradable and kind to the planet
At its end of life, PHA can fully biodegrade in any environment, including the ocean, where biology such as microorganisms or fungi are present. A compost environment speeds up this process and breaks PHA down into its natural elements, causing no harm to the environment. It leaves no visible, distinguishable or toxic residue.
