Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the Sustainable Fashion Expo during Fashion World Tokyo Autumn at Tokyo Big Sight last month (Oct 1–3).
Sustainable textiles continue to shape the future of the fashion industry, and among the materials gaining strong global attention is SEACELL®, a seaweed-based regenerated fiber. With its natural origin and low environmental impact, SEACELL® is becoming a favorite among brands looking for high-quality eco-friendly solutions.
In this article, we introduce our newly released SEACELL® jersey fabric, its unique characteristics, how it’s made, and why it’s an ideal choice for sustainable fashion.
🌿 What Is SEACELL®?
SEACELL® is a regenerated cellulose fiber developed by Smartfiber AG in Germany that incorporates seaweed harvested from the pristine fjords of Iceland. The seaweed naturally contains minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins—nutrients that are locked into the fiber to create an exceptionally comfortable wearing experience.
Because it is made by combining cellulose with seaweed, SEACELL® is:
- 100% biodegradable
- Compostable
- Derived from natural resources
- Moisture-absorbing and breathable
Cellulose fibers come from plant cell walls and are known for their softness and sustainability. SEACELL® elevates these qualities, making it one of the most promising materials in today’s eco-fashion landscape.
♻️ A Sustainable Closed-Loop Production System
SEACELL® is produced using a closed-loop process, where chemical solvents are recovered and reused instead of being discarded. This dramatically reduces environmental impact and ensures responsible manufacturing.
Smartfiber AG also oversees the entire processing chain, enabling reliable traceability from raw material to finished fiber. This level of transparency is one of the reasons global brands trust SEACELL® as a truly sustainable textile option.
🤝 Soft, Gentle, and Perfect for Next-to-Skin Use
To develop our original SEACELL® fabric, we blended the fiber with organic cotton, resulting in a jersey material that is exceptionally soft, breathable, and comfortable against the skin.
This makes it ideal for:
- Innerwear
- T-shirts
- Babywear
- Sensitive-skin apparel
The fabric offers a reassuring combination of sustainability and comfort—perfect for brands that value both performance and environmental responsibility.
🔴 Featured Product
SEA001【NEW】– SEACELL® Jersey (Single Jersey Knit)
We are proud to offer what is likely the first SEACELL® stock fabric available from a Japanese apparel materials distributor.
- Available for sample yardage up to 5m
- Quick delivery for sampling and small productions
- SEACELL® brand hang tags available upon request (via specification sheet application)
For more details, please contact us.
✒️ Summary
SEACELL® brings together the natural benefits of seaweed, the functionality of cellulose fibers, and the responsibility of closed-loop manufacturing. It is gentle on both the planet and the wearer, making it an excellent choice for eco-fashion and ethical brands.
As sustainability becomes an increasingly important factor in fashion development, SEACELL® is set to become a material that leads the next generation of conscious design.
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