Fil & Fab
Nylo® - recycled polyamide pellets produced from 100% regenerated fishing nets, circular economy material feedstock for polymer-based manufacturing including 3D printing applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Théo Desprez
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $2.0M
- Latest Round
- Seed
Technology & Products
Key Products
Nylo® recycled polyamide pellets; Colored recycled polyamide (sorted by color from source nets)
Technological Advantage
Access to abundant local waste feedstock (fishing nets) from Brittany coast; circular economy positioning and environmental credential for premium brand partnerships; color-sorted pellet production capability.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Source waste fishing nets (800 tonnes/year discarded on French coast) and transform into high-quality recycled polyamide feedstock for manufacturing and 3D printing; environmental sustainability credential for luxury and premium brands.
How They Differentiate
Specialized in fishing net recycling (niche market); material traceability and circular economy narrative; local sourcing advantage in Brittany region with high fishing industry concentration.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers seeking sustainable recycled polyamide material; brands focused on circular economy (e.g., luxury watch manufacturers)
Industry Verticals
Luxury watches (Ulysse Nardin partnership); Circular economy; Sustainable materials
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expected 100 tonnes of nets recycled and sold by end of 2021; network covers 40 harbors across 4 French regions with nets from over 200 fishers; new Plougonvelin factory equipment for 1,000 tonnes of granules per year rollout in 2022.
Major Milestones
2015: Founded by Yann Louboutin, Théo Desprez, Thibaut Uguen; Ulysse Nardin partnership established (luxury watch production using Nylo®); Launched fundraising campaign targeting €1.6 million for production scale-up and market expansion
Notable Customers
Ulysse Nardin (luxury watch manufacturer)