Performance without petroleum.
The world's first biologically aligned performance textile platform. Engineered from renewable plant feedstock. Free of PFAS. Independently tested. Built for elite performance human biosystem.
Activewear is one application. The fabric is the platform.
- 01Activewear & PerformanceStretch, recover, repeat.
- 02Swimwear & ResortChlorine-resistant. Plastic-free.
- 03Bedding & Sleep TextilesEight hours of bio-aligned contact.
- 04Intimates & UnderwearThe most direct-contact textile.
- 05Business Casual & LifestylePerformance, dressed down.
- 06Loungewear & SleepwearSkin-against-fabric for hours.
- 07Wellness & YogaMovement-aware. Hormone-aware.
- 08Hospitality & MedicalWhere exposure is constant.
The hidden chemical load of modern textiles.
Most fabric worn against the body is petroleum-derived synthetic finished with undisclosed chemistry. Activewear, swimwear, intimates, casualwear, bedding. All of it. Worn against the body's largest absorptive organ for 16 to 24 hours a day, including the eight you spend asleep, this creates chronic, cumulative exposure that no industry standard requires brands to disclose.
Textiles touch the skin more than any other material in your environment. Sixteen to twenty-four hours a day, including sleep. Fabric is not neutral. It is part of your biological environment.
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BPA
Detected in polyester and nylon. Endocrine disruptor.
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PFAS
Used for water and stain resistance. Persists indefinitely.
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Phthalates
Plasticizers in flexible synthetics. Linked to hormonal disruption.
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Nanosilver
Antimicrobial finish. Potential immune and microbial impact.
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Fragrance
Proprietary scent compounds. Undisclosed allergens.
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Formaldehyde
Wrinkle-resistant finishes. Known irritant.
Engineered from biology. Not fossil fuels.
OHZEHN-TEX™ is built from a 76/24 architecture of plant-derived performance polymers. Two fibers. One philosophy. 99.5% renewable feedstock from castor oil, corn-derived polymers, and agricultural inputs.
Engineered polyamide from straw, corn, and castor oil. High tensile strength, long-term recovery, and durability that exceeds conventional petroleum nylon.
Plant-derived elastic polymer. Premium elasticity and rebound without elastane, compression bands, or petrochemical inputs.
- Castor oil Drought-tolerant non-food crop
- Corn-derived polymers Annually renewable feedstock
- Agricultural inputs Straw, residue, plant biomass
Elite numbers. Plant-based fibers.
Performance is engineered at the molecular and knit-architecture level. Not added through post-production chemical treatments. The result: elite-tier stretch and recovery from entirely plant-derived inputs.
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4-way
Stretch
Horizontal and vertical elasticity. Unrestricted in every direction.
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95%
Rebound recovery
Superior shape retention across thousands of stretch cycles.
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0
Compression bands
Anatomical knit. No digging. No failure points.
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0
Visible panty line
Seamless construction. Smart knit. Zero show-through.
What we deliberately exclude.
Performance is built into the knit, not added through chemistry. We engineer function at the structural level so the harmful surface finishes used by the rest of the industry simply aren't required.
Verified transparency. Not marketing claims.
Every production batch undergoes independent third-party testing at U.S. accredited laboratories. We verify what is not in our fabric, with disclosed detection limits, because absence of harm matters as much as presence of performance.
- ✓BPACleared
- ✓PFASCleared
- ✓PhthalatesCleared
- ✓Heavy metalsCleared
- ✓FormaldehydeCleared
- ✓Azo dyesCleared
Full chemical panel reports available under NDA for qualified brand partners. Detection limits, methodology, and lot-level certificates of analysis are disclosed in every partnership engagement.
Why natural fibers fall short.
Cotton, bamboo, and merino are widely marketed as natural alternatives. In a performance textile context, each has structural limitations. Performance still depends on synthetic blending. The real question is which synthetic, and from what feedstock.
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Cotton
Natural, limited performance- Lacks elastic recovery. Stretches without bouncing back.
- Retains moisture. Stays wet under exertion.
- Low tensile strength. Pills and tears under abrasion.
- Still blended with 10 to 20% synthetic elastane to stretch.
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Bamboo
Marketed natural, processed rayon- Most bamboo apparel is chemically processed viscose rayon.
- Production uses carbon disulfide and other toxic solvents.
- Low tensile durability, especially when wet.
- Still blended with spandex for stretch.
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Merino
Premium natural, structural limits- Limited natural elasticity. Requires synthetic blending.
- Wool fibers weaken under friction.
- Premium price, shorter functional lifespan.
- Most performance merino is 70 to 85% wool blended with nylon or elastane.
OHZEHN-TEX™
The new standard- ✓Bio-based feedstock from renewable plant sources
- ✓Zero petroleum-based plastic polymers
- ✓No elastic waistbands or leg bands
- ✓No fluorinated coatings. PFAS-free.
- ✓Third-party tested in U.S. labs for endocrine disruptors
- ✓Full chemical transparency. Batch-level testing.
Traditional synthetics
The legacy default- ×Petroleum-based nylon, polyester, and elastane blends
- ×Conventional plastic polymers from fossil fuels
- ×Elastic compression bands from synthetic rubber
- ×PFAS and chemical performance finishes
- ×Limited or no transparency on chemical testing
- ×Proprietary formulations with undisclosed additives
Built into the molecular architecture.
Sustainability is not a marketing add-on. It is the structural outcome of starting with renewable feedstock and engineering for longevity. Impact decreases across every stage of the lifecycle.
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Renewable feedstock
Annually renewable crops. Not finite fossil reserves. Lower carbon intensity from input to output.
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Lower carbon intensity
Plant-based polymers sequester carbon during the growth phase. Water-conscious manufacturing.
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Durability is sustainability
95% rebound after thousands of cycles. The most sustainable garment is the one you don't replace.
The fabric platform for forward-thinking brands.
OHZEHN-TEX™ is a licensed ingredient brand. We partner with apparel companies that see what's coming next in textiles, and want to build it before the rest of the industry catches up.
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Premium activewear brands
Performance and athleisure brands ready to lead the category beyond petroleum-derived synthetics.
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Swimwear and resort labels
Chlorine-resistant, salt-stable, plant-derived alternatives to petroleum nylon and spandex.
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Bedding and sleep brands
Sheeting, sleep sets, and pillow systems for customers who care what they breathe against for eight hours a night.
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Intimates and underwear
The most direct-contact category. PFAS-free, BPA-free, no elastic compression band chemistry.
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Luxury wellness and yoga labels
Quiet-luxury brands serving customers who audit ingredients in everything else they consume.
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Business casual and lifestyle
Knit polos, performance trousers, soft luxe basics. Premium feel with verified safety.
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Hospitality and resort groups
Hotel sheeting, spa robes, treatment linens. Where guests spend hours in direct fabric contact.
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Sustainable fashion innovators
Brands building material-first, bio-based, transparent, durable by design.
The next decade of apparel will be biological.
Consumers already demand transparency in what they eat, drink, put on their skin, and bring into their homes. Textiles are the next frontier.
OHZEHN-TEX™ exists to lead the transition from petroleum-based apparel toward biologically aligned performance systems. Designed for elite performance and long-term human wellness, simultaneously.