Advanced Biomaterials · Circular Textiles
High-performance
fibers from
chocolate industry waste.
CocoaFiber converts cocoa pod husks — the byproduct of every bar of chocolate ever made — into regenerated cellulose textile fibers. Non-fossil. Circular. Scalable.
commodity crop
previously wasted
Technology
Proprietary process.
Infrastructure-compatible output.
CocoaFiber's end-to-end process transforms cocoa pod husk — a lignocellulosic agricultural byproduct — into regenerated cellulose staple fiber through a proprietary wet-chemistry and spinning pathway.
Cocoa Pod Husk
Raw biomass sourced directly from cocoa farming cooperatives in West Africa. Zero-cost agricultural byproduct with no existing primary market.
Cellulose Extraction
Proprietary wet-chemistry processing isolates high-purity alpha-cellulose, removing lignin and hemicellulose fractions for a clean fiber precursor.
Dope & Spinning
Purified cellulose is dissolved and extruded through precision spinnerets into a coagulation bath, forming continuous filaments with controlled morphology.
Staple Fiber
Filaments are cut, crimped, and finished into staple fiber — ready for carding, spinning, and weaving on existing cotton and viscose infrastructure.
Fiber Classification
Regenerated cellulose — same category as lyocell and modal. Compatible with existing fiber testing, labeling, and certification frameworks.
Closed-Loop Solvent
Lyocell-type solvent system designed for high recovery rates, enabling closed-loop production with minimal waste discharge.
Fertilizer Co-Product
Lignin and hemicellulose fractions are valorized as soil amendment — enabling full biomass utilization and an additional revenue stream at source.
LCA Validated
Life cycle assessment confirms significant carbon reduction versus petroleum-derived fiber. Data available for qualified partners and investors.
Applications
Where CocoaFiber
performs.
Engineered for direct adoption across multiple end-use markets on existing machinery — no new capital equipment required by downstream partners.
Apparel
Woven and knitted fabrics with a hand-feel comparable to modal and lyocell. Suitable for premium and performance apparel seeking bio-based fiber content.
Automotive Interiors
Headliners, seat facings, and trim textiles for OEMs facing increasing regulatory and consumer pressure to reduce fossil content in interior materials.
Soft Goods & Nonwovens
Wipes, hygiene products, and technical textiles. Biodegradable cellulose is a direct substitute for synthetic fiber in disposable and semi-durable applications.
Blended Textiles
Staple fiber engineered for blending with cotton, wool, and other cellulosics at any ratio. Brands can incorporate CocoaFiber incrementally on existing spinning lines.
Technology Licensing
The CocoaFiber waste valorization platform is applicable to other agricultural byproduct streams. Long-term commercialization includes licensing core processing IP to partners in adjacent biomass verticals.
Sample Requests
Work with our
material directly.
We work with textile mills, brands, automotive suppliers, research institutions, and investors at various stages of evaluation. Fill out the form and we will be in touch within 3 business days.
Founder & Lead Developer
About
Shannen-Kaylia
Henry
Founder · Inventor · Lead Process Developer
Shannen-Kaylia Henry is the founder and lead developer of CocoaFiber's end-to-end biomass-to-fiber process. She developed the company's proprietary approach to cocoa pod husk cellulose extraction and wet spinning — building the technical foundation for an entirely new category of agricultural-waste-derived regenerated cellulose fiber.
Her work sits at the convergence of advanced materials chemistry, supply chain design, and industrial decarbonization. CocoaFiber is the product of her research into underutilized lignocellulosic biomass streams and their potential to displace fossil-derived materials at scale.
CocoaFiber is engaged in active partnerships across West Africa, Europe, and North America — building the supply chain, technical validation, and commercial relationships needed to bring this material to market.
Get in TouchCareers
Build the future
of materials.
We are a small, technically deep team working at the intersection of chemistry, supply chain, and materials science. We hire people who want to work on hard problems that matter.
Materials Scientist / Process Chemist
Lead experimental work on cellulose extraction and dope formulation. Experience with lyocell, viscose, or wet spinning preferred. Based in New York or remote with lab access.
ApplySupply Chain & Partnerships Lead
Develop and manage relationships with cocoa cooperatives, mills, and downstream textile partners across West Africa, Europe, and North America. Fluency in French a strong asset.
ApplyTextile Engineer
Scale fiber production and downstream textile processing. Deep knowledge of staple fiber spinning, weaving, or nonwoven processing. We are building toward this hire — reach out to be considered early.
Express InterestDon't see a fit? We always want to hear from exceptional people. Send a brief note to careers@cocoafiber.co
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something real.
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