A knitted swatch in undyed cream, stocking stitch running vertically, mounted on a speckled grey board printed “KELSUN by Keel Labs”.
  • A close view of one corner, the fine knit stitches and the ribbed edge banding visible against the speckled board.

Kelsun™ is a bio-based fiber made with an abundant biopolymer found in seaweed. The jersey knit is made with 50 percent Kelsun™ fiber and 50 percent cotton, mounted on seaweed paper.

Composition

Cotton fiber, Algae

Handling Notes

  • Kelsun Textile Swatch can be blended with other fibers
  • It contains no plastic
  • It does not ignite and has an inherent ability to self-extinguish; no melt, no drip
  • It is 100 percent biodegradable within a few days

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Provenance

Keel Labs, Morrisville, North Carolina. Acquired 2024.

In Use

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