Better beads, built from biology
Cellsense utilizes algae and cellulose to develop bio embellishments with striking appearances and unique properties, such as fluorescence. We are developing manufacturing systems that can scale production for global impact to combat sources of microplastic pollution in the design and cosmetics industries.
Impact
98%
Lower Energy Consumed
Our material sets at room temperature as opposed to 1000°C required for plastic and glass bead production
400x
Water Savings
by replacing synthetic dyes with microbial dyes
100%
Toxic Metals Removed
Embellishments fully produced using algae and cellulose, thus eliminating plastics and hazardous metal pollutants
NO
Labor Exploitation
Automation eliminates hazardous labor while upskilling artisans for tech-enabled roles
Collaboration
Jewerly
NPOMME
Fashion
Ian Allen Greer
Jewerly
Roma Narsinghani
Cosmetic
FKA Haeckels
Fluorescence
Our microbial dyes can be engineered to express fluorescent properties. Beads encapsulating purified fluorescent proteins emit a distinctive glow, enabling interactive applications.
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Proprietary Microbial Dyes
Instead of hazardous lead-based dyes used in traditional plastic beads, we engineer safe, natural microbial dyes that deliver a vibrant color palette.
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By using a robotic syringe and hydrophobic mold, we can deposit complex digital patterns onto fabric. Our market first manufacturing system is 20x faster and 70% more cost-efficient than traditional manufacturing.
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