AIZOME WASTECARE™ Industrial waste — certified as skincare.

AIZOME WASTECARE™ Industrial waste — certified as skincare.

1500+ harmful chemicals are used in textile production. Japanese startup AIZOME has developed a dyeing method that uses only water, plants, and ultrasound to create textiles that are not only less harmful but even come with health benefits.
WASTECARE™ — the first skincare product that is industrial wastewater from textile dyeing. Straight from the factory, the wastewater is tested and certified according to dermatological standards. Bottled and packaged like a high-end beauty product, it was shipped out to key opinion leaders in textile, fashion, and healthcare to form partnerships to eliminate toxic chemicals in the industry.

WASTECAREâ„¢ is a dermatologically certified skincare product. A few drops of organically grown natural stabilizers and preservatives (citric acid) were added to the original industrial wastewater to guarantee usability after shipping. Each stage of unboxing allows the user to get closer to the story of AIZOME through data visualization, fabric, and finally, the face serum. The package is made from recycled cardboard, eliminating the need for an additional shipping box. Each side of the editorial folder uses data to illustrate Japanese plant-based dyeing and its reinvention with the development of AIZOME ULTRAâ„¢. The custom Ultra One type, used for titles, combines ultrasound frequency waves with traditional Mincho typeface, reflecting the unification of tradition and science. 200 boxes were exclusively shipped out to leaders working for brands including Adidas, UNIQLO, Pangaia, SKIMS, and more.

By presenting waste as skincare, AIZOME proves that even their worst has a positive impact. This started a conversation about sustainability in textile dyeing, ultimately proving the worth of AIZOME’s method. WASTECARE™ was sent to key opinion leaders in textile, fashion, and healthcare, which resulted in a 94% response rate, 44 new business opportunities, and 3 new investors.