Hyphyn™ Launches as First Biodegradable Performance Vinyl at NeoCon 2025
Furniture World News Desk on
6/6/2025
Hyphyn™, a new performance vinyl engineered to biodegrade in landfill conditions, will make its official debut at NeoCon 2025, June 9–11. The material, developed over six years, is designed to meet commercial performance standards while addressing the environmental concerns associated with traditional vinyl.
Engineered with a patented enzyme system and proprietary resin formulation, Hyphyn™ has been shown to biodegrade over 90% within 24 months in landfill conditions. The material is free from microplastics, PFAS, and toxic residues.
“True innovation isn’t just about creating something new—it’s about rethinking what’s possible,” said Iwan Nassimi, Executive Vice President of Nassimi, makers of Hyphyn™. “Hyphyn™ reimagines vinyl’s lifecycle, offering the performance the industry relies on while solving the long-term environmental impact challenges no other vinyl has addressed.”
Performance Meets Environmental Responsibility
Designed for high-traffic environments such as healthcare, hospitality, education, and retail, Hyphyn™ mirrors the durability and cleanability of conventional vinyl but is formulated to decompose in a landfill without generating harmful byproducts. Once disposed of, the embedded enzyme system activates in response to landfill microorganisms, breaking down the material into inert gases. These gases are captured and converted into energy in landfill facilities.
Hyphyn™ also meets performance criteria for safe incineration, producing no dioxins—a noted difference from traditional vinyl.
Verified by Five-Part Environmental Testing
Hyphyn™ has undergone five independent tests to validate safety and environmental claims:
- Material Safety – Free of lead, heavy metals, PFAS, and formaldehyde. Complies with Prop 65, RoHS, and REACH.
- Biodegradation Testing – Demonstrated 90%+ degradation in landfill-simulated lab conditions within 24 months.
- Post-Biodegradation Soil Testing – Confirmed no release of over 1,000 monitored toxic substances.
- Soil Health Validation – 100% seed germination in Hyphyn-treated soil compared to conventional vinyl.
- Indoor Air Quality – Certified for low VOC emissions.
“Hyphyn™ isn’t just about where a material begins or how it performs—it’s about where its journey ends,” Nassimi added.
See Hyphyn™ at NeoCon 2025
Hyphyn™ will be featured at the Sustainability Lab (#1120) during NeoCon, as well as at key distributor showrooms throughout THE MART, including:
- Mayer Fabrics (#1173)
- Pallas Textiles (#1181)
- Arc-Com (#1194)
- CF Stinson (#10-150)
- Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering (#323)
- Wolf-Gordon (#3-100)
About Hyphyn™
Hyphyn™ is the first biodegradable vinyl––a mindful material innovation that prioritizes both high performance and environmental responsibility. Designed to address the long-term sustainability challenges of traditional vinyl, Hyphyn™ delivers exceptional stain resistance, cleanability, durability, and versatility while breaking down safely at the end of its useful life. Its patented enzyme system and proprietary resin formulation ensure safe disposal in a landfill without generating microplastics or harmful residues. Hyphyn™ is exclusively sold through premier fabric distributors including Arc-Com, Burch Fabrics, CF Stinson, Fabricut Contract, Justin David, KB Contract, Kravet Contract, Mayer Fabrics, Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, Pallas Textiles, and Wolf Gordon. Learn more at hyphyn.com.