Carbon Dioxide-Based Foam Materials

A collaborative effort between Borealis, Infinium, and Fullstride Ventures has resulted in the creation of a new polymer foam material that incorporates captured carbon dioxide as a primary feedstock.

The production process begins with Infinium's conversion of waste CO₂ into a chemical intermediate called eNaphtha, which Borealis then polymerizes to create the base plastic. Fullstride Ventures utilizes this plastic to manufacture a bra cup component, marketed as the carboncup™. The end product is presented as offering performance characteristics equivalent to conventional foam materials, with the added benefit of possessing a reduced carbon footprint.

This novel initiative is positioned as a practical application of circular economy principles within the fashion industry. The collaborators have successfully demonstrated a pathway to transform an atmospheric pollutant into a durable consumer product.

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