Develop PFAS-free cellulose membrane laminates for lightweight natural performance textiles
FreyZein FlexCo
Graz (AT) · Schubertstraße 6a, 8010 GrazNew on Amplifa
About FreyZein
FreyZein FlexCo is a material technology company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Graz, Austria. The core of its added value is the FreyZein® Cellulose Membrane Technology: a PFAS-free, bio-based membrane that is integrated into existing lamination and textile manufacturing processes, making lightweight natural fabrics windproof, water-repellent, and breathable without changing their aesthetics or comfort. The company manufactures textile materials and yarns and offers application expertise and a Qualified Material Library to partners in the textile industry, weaving mills, laminators, and apparel manufacturers. In addition, FreyZein cooperates on the development of customer-specific natural fibers. Research projects include the ESA Space Solutions Austria project ThermoBioCell for aerocellulose-based thermal insulation, as well as participation in Horizon Europe BioFibreLoop and FFG MicroTex. Target segments include outdoor and performance clothing, fashion brands, and technical textiles.
- Site
- Graz
- Processes
- Lamination / Membrane integration (FreyZein® cellulose membrane technology, PFAS-free), Production of textile materials and yarns, Membrane technology for natural performance textiles, Application and integration expertise for lamination/textile manufacturing, Qualified Material Library for rapid development, Cooperation in the development of customer-specific natural fibers
- Materials
- Cellulose (Membrane), Natural/lightweight natural fabrics, Cotton (waxed, waxed cotton), Bio-based coated functional materials (bio-inspired microstructured coatings), Aerocellulose (thermal insulation), Cellulose Membrane, Lightweight natural fabrics, Waxed cotton
- Founded
- 2020
- Industries
- Outdoor and Performance Clothing, Textile Industry (weaving mills, laminators, apparel manufacturers), Fashion Brands, Technical Textiles, Outdoor/Performance clothing
- 01
Material development (Cellulose membrane)
- 02
Qualification of natural fabrics (Qualified Material Library)
- 03
Lamination / Membrane integration
- 04
Integration into the supply chain of weaving mills, laminators, and apparel
Materials & Technologies
Cellulose Membrane
100% natural, PFAS-free membrane for windproof, water-repellent, and breathable laminates.
Lightweight natural fabrics
Basic materials that gain performance properties through membrane integration.
Waxed cotton
Traditional natural fiber that was examined in early development work.
Bio-inspired microstructured coatings
PFAS-free, non-petrochemical functionalization in the FFG MicroTex project.
Aerocellulose
Light, bio-based thermal insulation for technical clothing (ESA ThermoBioCell project).
Location
Graz
ATHeadquarters, Material Development and Research
- Materials
- Cellulose Membrane, Natural Fabrics, Aerocellulose
Materials & Samples
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamination / Membrane integration (FreyZein® cellulose membrane technology, PFAS-free)Textile/Material Technology | – | – | – | – | Natural fabrics (lightweight natural fabrics), Cellulose, Cellulose Membrane, waxed cotton, Bio-inspired microstructured coatings |
| Production of textile materials and yarnsTextile | – | – | – | – | Textile materials, Yarns |
Additional services
History
- 2020
Start as a Fashion Brand; development of a proprietary solution for natural performance laminates
- 2025
ESA Space Solutions Austria project ThermoBioCell (aerocellulose-based thermal insulation); participation in Horizon Europe BioFibreLoop and FFG MicroTex