In a bid to re-use discarded oyster shells, which tend to accumulate in coastal towns throughout the country where they produce unpleasant odors and serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes, the company Creative Tech Textile ground up oyster shells and combined them with recycled plastic bottles to create a material that is similar to wool.

Specifically, the company ground up discarded oyster shells, pulverizing them into tiny particles, and then combined them with yarn manufactured using recycled plastic bottles.

The company explained that the oyster shells undergo a calcination process wherein the oyster shells are exposed to intense heat, which results in the precipitation of calcium minerals appropriate for biomaterials or antimicrobial applications.

The company added that the Seawool is lightweight, breathable, odorless, and shields against UV and far-infrared radiation. Additionally, it is also anti-static, machine washable, with a structure similar to wool and it neither absorbs heat nor dissipates heat.

For more information on Seawool, watch the accompanying video that appears courtesy of Creative Tech Textile.