NanoLayr
Industrial-scale nanofibre textiles for multiple functional applications.
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NanoLayr is a next-generation textile manufacturer specializing in producing high-performance functional textiles at scale using nanofibre technology. Founded in 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand as Revolution Fibres by Iain Hosie, Simon Feasey, and Michael Perrett, the company initially focused on R&D before becoming a full-scale manufacturer. Iain Hosie, a co-founder and the Technical Director, has a background in biochemistry and has been central to the company's innovation in nanofibre production since 2008. The company rebranded to NanoLayr following a significant expansion, moving into a 5,500-square-metre facility to meet global demand.
The core of NanoLayr's operation is its proprietary 'Sonic' Electrospinning technology, which it developed to overcome the limitations of lab-scale production. This technology allows for the mass production of nanofibres from a wide range of polymers, which are then formed into non-woven textile platforms for various industries. The business model is B2B, supplying these nanofibre platforms as rolled goods that clients can integrate into their own products. The company serves markets such as filtration, cosmetics, healthcare, textiles, composites, and electronics.
NanoLayr has developed four main product platforms: DermaLayr, a water-soluble collagen nanofibre for skincare that acts as a dermal delivery system ; FilterLayr, an advanced air filtration media with bactericidal and virucidal properties, some of which are suitable for N95 and N99 standard masks ; SonoLayr, an ultra-thin acoustic veil for sound absorption ; and XantuLayr, a reinforcement veil that enhances the performance of composite materials. The company has experienced substantial growth, driven by demand for its filtration media during the COVID-19 pandemic and significant interest in its DermaLayr cosmetic technology. This growth was supported by a $6 million Series A funding round in 2020 led by Movac and a $900k grant from the New Zealand government to develop advanced filter materials.
Keywords: nanofibre textiles, electrospinning technology, functional fabrics, air filtration media, skincare delivery systems, acoustic insulation, composite reinforcement, deep tech manufacturing, industrial textiles, polymer science, non-woven textiles, B2B materials, DermaLayr, FilterLayr, SonoLayr, XantuLayr, advanced materials, textile innovation, sustainable textiles, high-performance materials