Drifbolt
India-based 3D printed footwear brand using vat photopolymerization to produce shoes and slides from bio-based photopolymer elastomer
- CEO / Founder
- Kartik Khatri
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
Technology & Products
Key Products
Breeze (₹7,990 / ~$96) closed-toe shoe; Wave (₹9,990 / ~$120) closed-toe shoe; Koral (₹6,490 / ~$78) open-toe slide
Technological Advantage
Vat photopolymerization (VPP) using a bio-based liquid photopolymer elastomer; single-piece continuous printing eliminates adhesives, stitching, and molds; lattice-sole structure for zone-specific cushioning and 360-degree breathability
Differentiation
Value Proposition
India's first domestic 3D printed footwear brand offering glue-free, stitch-free, mold-free shoes made as a single continuous piece using vat photopolymerization from a partially bio-based material
How They Differentiate
First domestic Indian 3D printed footwear brand; lower price point tailored to Indian market (₹6,490–₹9,990); uses vat photopolymerization (vs. FFF/FGF used by many competitors); bio-based material with 53% renewable content
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Indian consumers seeking sustainable, domestically-produced 3D printed footwear for urban daily wear
Industry Verticals
Consumer footwear
Competitors
Zellerfeld; ARKKY; Pollypolymer (PollyFab)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded August 2023; Announced debut collection (Breeze, Wave, Koral) in May 2026 with pre-orders open at drifbolt.com