Engineered to perform. Designed to disappear.
Hyphyn reimagines what vinyl can be — luxuriously durable in life yet destined to fade away when its journey ends. This first-of-its-kind biodegradable vinyl is crafted with a proprietary enzyme system, enabling it to biodegrade over 90% within two years in a landfill. Performance and sustainability don’t just coexist — they thrive, beautifully.
What is Hyphyn?
Hyphyn is a vinyl upholstery that is made with an embedded, patented enzyme system that, combined with a proprietary resin formulation, creates a biodegradable performance material.
How Does Hyphyn Work?
Unlike conventional vinyl, which persists in landfills for generations, Hyphyn is designed to biodegrade in landfill conditions.
Patented Enzyme System
Embedded in Hyphyn is a patented enzyme system embedded within both the PVC and polyester backing. The enzymes sit dormant while the material is in use.
Biodegradation Starts in a Landfill
Hyphyn will not degrade until it’s in anaerobic landfill conditions, where its enzymes interact with landfill-specific microorganisms to break the material down into organic matter.
There are No Toxins
There are no toxins left behind as Hyphyn biodegrades. Instead, it converts into inert gases that are reclaimed and can be transformed to energy. Hyphyn can also be safely incinerated without emitting harmful dioxins.
Five Part Testing For A More Sustainable Future
Hyphyn has undergone a series of five rigorous third-party tests to ensure both environmental and human safety.
Hyphyn Will Biodegrade Over 90% Within 24 Months In A Landfill Environment
Material Safety
Before degradation, Hyphyn is tested for chemical content to confirm responsible production. It is free of lead, heavy metals, PFAS, and formaldehyde and meets Prop 65, RoHS, and REACH compliance standards.
Post-Biodegradation Soil Testing
The remnant soil was analyzed for over 1,000 potentially toxic chemicals. Result: No harmful chemicals detected.
Indoor Air Quality Testing
Hyphyn is tested for VOC emissions to ensure low-VOC performance and safe indoor air quality.
Soil Health Test
ASTM E1963 Plant Germination and Soil Toxicity Analysis
A side-by-side germination study compared soil samples from Hyphyn degradation with those from conventional vinyl.
The result? 100% seed germination in Hyphyn-treated soil—confirming healthy, toxin-free soil.
