Hembased
Dutch developer and manufacturer of cold-compostable 3D printing filament made from palm leaf agricultural waste biopolymer.
- CEO / Founder
- Erik Janssen
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Hembased Cold Compostable 3D Printing Filament (1.75mm diameter, 1kg cardboard spools, available in Grey, Pink, Brown, Beige, Black); HemCell-granulate (base biopolymer granulate).
Technological Advantage
Proprietary HemCell biopolymer from palm leaf agricultural waste; cold compostability at 20-30°C without industrial composting; print properties comparable to PLA; local production in the Netherlands for reduced logistics carbon footprint.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Cold-compostable 3D printing filament that degrades in home compost conditions (20-30°C) within a year, made from agricultural waste palm leaves, with print properties comparable to PLA.
How They Differentiate
Unlike most compostable filaments that require industrial composting at high temperatures, Hembased material degrades in standard home compost conditions (20-30°C). Made from palm leaf agricultural waste, produced locally in the Netherlands, uses cardboard spools for full biodegradability.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Makers, hobbyists, design studios, packaging industry, events and festivals, hospitality, retail, agri and horticulture, companies seeking EU-PPWR compliance.
Industry Verticals
Consumer 3D Printing, Packaging, Events and Festivals, Hospitality, Retail, Agriculture and Horticulture
Competitors
ColorFabb (allPHA filament, Netherlands); Regen Filaments (compostable filaments); Phanbulous
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
July 2026: Official product launch of cold-compostable 3D printing filament made from palm leaves (covered by 3DPrint.com and 3D Print Magazine)