Tydra Labs

Tydra Labs develops scalable, sustainable biomaterials designed to replace plastics, PFAS, and petrochemical ingredients. Its technology transforms chitin, a naturally occurring structural polymer, into fibrillated fibers that can strengthen materials and improve their barrier and antimicrobial properties. The company’s flagship product, TYDRA ONE, is a never-dried, hydrated chitin gel made through fungal fermentation. Plant-based and free of crustacean material, it is vegan, avoids shellfish-allergen labeling, and is designed to be added directly to formulations without rehydration.

Tydra Labs positions TYDRA ONE as a cost-competitive alternative to conventional dried chitin powders, while preserving an intact nanoscale fiber network. The material is intended for applications across several industries. In cosmetics, it can emulsify, thicken, form films, and carry active ingredients. Potential uses also include antimicrobial coatings for agricultural produce and sprayable packaging films that improve oxygen and moisture barriers. Tydra Labs invites organizations to request samples and test the material as it advances its biomaterials platform.