Member spotlight: Post Carbon Lab pioneers regenerative dyes transforming CO₂ into colour
23/06/2025
UKFT member Post Carbon Lab is reshaping the future of textile colour and finish through microbiology. This month, the team is showcasing their work through two key events, aimed at industry professionals, designers, manufacturers and anyone curious about regenerative colour techniques. Scroll down to find out more.
Post Carbon Lab is a biotech company that creates climate-positive dyes, pigments and coating using microbes that absorb carbon dioxide as they grow. The result is carbon-negative, petrochemical-free and non-toxic colour system that integrates seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes.
Post Carbon Lab offers a revolutionary alternative to synthetic dyeing, that decarbonise and defossilise its supply chain.
‘‘As pioneers in climate-positive colour solutions, Post Carbon Lab is proud to work at the intersection of biotech and textiles.’’
This month, the team is showcasing their work through two key events, aimed at professionals, designers, manufacturers and anyone curious about regenerative colour techniques.
Post Carbon Lab is exhibiting at the Future Fabrics Expo (24-25 June 2025) at Magazine London. Visitors can find them at the Innovation Hive (Zone 9, Booth H11) to explore their microbial colours and finishes in person.
‘‘This month, we’re thrilled to share some key moments that demonstrate how our microbial colour system supports the fashion industry’s shift towards decarbonisation and defossilisation.’
‘‘Our team will be on hand to answer questions and discuss how our solution saves up to 97% of water, 90% of time, and 83% of energy compared to traditional synthetic colour systems.’’ You can register here.
On 3 July, Post Carbon Lab will host a special event at Dyers’ Hall in London: ‘‘Watch, Touch & Swatch: BioColour Experiences, Dialogues & Discoveries.’’
This interactive event will share insights from their latest research into the use of microbial colours across the fashion and textile value chain, including feedback from brands, wet processors and colour specialists.
‘Whether you’re curious about microbial colours, interested in developing your sustainable products, or simply passionate about colours and traditional crafts, you’ll walk away with new techniques, unique take-home samples, and a deeper understanding of how biocolours can reshape our relationship with nature in a regenerative, positive & reciprocal fashion.’’
Post Carbon Lab is currently recruiting but with a difference. They are inviting expressions of interest from individuals who align with their mission and values, to co-develop roles that help both individuals and the company thrive.
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Post Carbon Lab on becoming a member of UKFT:
‘‘We joined UKFT because we are keen to explore partnerships & collaborations within the UKFT community and leverage the wealth of resources, events and connections that the beautiful UKFT team can support us with. It’s our first year with UKFT and so far it’s been so great!’’
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