New York, NY, USA
OXMAN is a new kind of company fusing design, technology, and biology to invent multi-scale products and environments—allowing design to empower science and science to empower design.
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Textile Innovation
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Product
funding
Series Test $350
Oxman is a pioneering design and research company that sits at the intersection of technology, biology, and material innovation, redefining the way we create eco-conscious fashion and textiles. Founded by Neri Oxman, the company embraces a philosophy known as Material Ecology, which fuses computational design, synthetic biology, and digital fabrication to develop sustainable alternatives to traditional fashion materials. Rather than relying on resource-intensive processes, Oxman explores biofabrication—harnessing nature’s own systems to grow, rather than manufacture, materials.
One of Oxman’s key breakthroughs is the development of biologically derived textiles and garments, created using living organisms such as mycelium, algae, and bacteria. These natural systems are engineered to produce biodegradable and regenerative materials that can replace plastics, synthetics, and chemical-heavy fabrics. By programming biological growth, Oxman envisions a fashion industry where waste is eliminated, and clothing can be designed to decompose naturally, integrating seamlessly into circular ecosystems.
The company also merges advanced computational design with digital manufacturing, allowing for garments and accessories to be crafted with precision, efficiency, and minimal waste. Through technologies like 3D printing and robotic weaving, Oxman develops structures that adapt to the human body while considering environmental impact. This approach challenges conventional mass production methods, shifting toward a nature-inspired, zero-waste future where technology and biology work in harmony.
As sustainability becomes an urgent focus in fashion, Oxman’s work signals a new frontier for the industry—one where science, design, and environmental consciousness converge. With collaborations spanning across fashion, architecture, and material science, the company continues to push the limits of what’s possible, proving that the future of fashion isn’t just sustainable—it’s alive.