Tintte — Smart Bio-Dyes for the Textile Industry
Smart Bio-Dyes · Sustainable Innovation

Clarity in Every
Color.

Tintte creates bacteria-based color pigments that replace toxic petrochemical dyes — eliminating water pollution and harmful chemicals while delivering vibrant, industrial-grade color. Drop-in ready for your existing workflow.

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50% less water & energy
5 brands in pilot
$400K+ raised
sustainable textile dyeing
Biobank of strains
130+
Microorganism strains engineered
Water reduction
50%
vs conventional dyeing
Supported by
bio dyeing process
20%
Of global drinking water contaminated by textile dyes
200K
Tons of toxic chemicals released yearly
What We Do

Engineered for Industry.
Made for the Planet.

What We Do
How We Do It
Our Impact

At Tintte, we create sustainable living colors that replace petrochemical dyes and eliminate toxic chemicals. Our process works at lower temperatures and energy levels — reducing environmental impact while delivering vibrant, high-performance color ready for industrial use.

Traditional dyeing generates 20% of global drinking-water contamination and releases around 200,000 tons of toxic chemicals every year. We've built the clean alternative — without compromising on quality or color performance.

Tintte uses bacterial fermentation to produce biogenic pigments. Our biobank of 130+ microorganism strains — engineered through synthetic biology and controlled fermentation — generates a diverse color palette for both natural and synthetic fibers.

Our proprietary Dyelink technology then fixes the color molecularly into fabric — without auxiliary chemicals or fixing agents — making the entire process simpler, safer, and more efficient than anything available today.

50%
Reduction in water & energy use
0
Toxic chemicals or fixing agents needed
5+
International brands in active pilots
130+
Microorganism strains
in our biobank
50%
Reduction in water &
energy consumption
5+
International brands
in active pilot
0
Toxic chemicals in
our entire process
Innovation Inside Every Color

Precisely what the
industry has been waiting for.

Six core properties that make Tintte bio-dyes the most complete sustainable alternative to conventional petrochemical dyes.

bio dye colors
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Biodegradable
Colors made entirely from renewable, natural resources. Fully biodegradable — no petrochemical residues left in waterways or soil.
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Tested Performance
Extensive third-party pilot testing confirms comparable fastness to conventional dyes. Industrial-grade quality you can rely on.
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Effortless Adoption
Designed to fit existing dyeing workflows. Plug & Play — no new machinery, no expensive retooling, no disruption to your production line.
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Health & Safety First
No harmful chemicals for workers or consumers. Our process eliminates carcinogenic compounds, hormone disruptors, and auxiliary fixing agents entirely.
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Consumer-Forward
Anticipating the needs of the 76% of consumers demanding sustainable products. Position your brand ahead of regulatory pressure and consumer expectations.
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Resource-Efficient
50% lower water and energy use compared to conventional dyeing. Significant reductions in CO₂ emissions and chemical waste streams.
Why Leading Brands Choose Tintte
textile manufacturing
Accelerated Performance
Drop-in replacement
No retooling needed
Same color quality
50% cost on water/energy

The manufacturer's
ideal partner.

Textile manufacturers are under mounting pressure from fashion brands, consumers, and regulators. Tintte is the clean solution that doesn't force you to choose between sustainability and performance.

01Precision Imaging → Precision Dyeing
Like diagnostics that need exact data, dyeing demands exact color. Tintte's controlled fermentation produces biocolorants with consistent pigment concentration — unlike natural dyes that vary batch to batch.
02AI-Powered Strain Selection
Our biobank of 130+ engineered microorganism strains is matched to your fabric type, color target, and performance spec using metabolic engineering tools — delivering the right pigment every time.
03Streamlined Clinical-Grade Workflow
Integrated into existing dye houses and mills without modification. Our Dyelink technology eliminates the auxiliary chemical step — fewer steps, lower costs, zero toxic discharge.
04Biogenic Patient Care → Consumer Care
Safe for workers, safe for wearers. Tintte pigments carry no carcinogens, no heavy metals, no hormone disruptors — meeting EU REACH standards and anticipating the next wave of global regulations.
Meet the Expert Team

The scientists and
designers changing color.

A multidisciplinary team combining synthetic biology, biodesign, and deep textile industry experience — built to take bio-dyes from lab to industrial scale.

Gustavo Freytes
Gustavo Freytes
Co-Founder & CEO
"The fashion and apparel industries need non-toxic colors that are demonstrably less resource-intensive and adaptable to different fabrics. Tintte is exactly that partner."
Magalí Mendez
Magalí Mendez
Co-Founder & CPO
MA Biodesign, Central Saint Martins. Pioneering biodesigner integrating sustainable practices into textiles. 5+ years as production manager in the fashion industry.
Rodrigo Asili
Rodrigo Asili
Co-Founder & CTO
"Bacteria don't require land to produce and grow quickly. The bio-compounds obtained can attach to fabric without any auxiliary chemicals or fixing agents." — Sourcing Journal

Scientific Team Behind the Color

Unlike natural dyes, our pigments are consistent batch to batch. Unlike petrochemicals, they are safe and sustainable. Our scientific team combines expertise in synthetic biology, fermentation, and textile chemistry to deliver both.

Synthetic Biology
Controlled Fermentation
Metabolic Engineering
Textile Chemistry
Biodesign
Testimonials
Endorsed by Industry Leaders

Trusted by brands &
manufacturers worldwide.

Tony Sharma
Head of Sustainability, Global Textile Manufacturer
"We've tried multiple sustainable dye solutions. Tintte is the first that actually works as a drop-in replacement — same quality, dramatically lower environmental impact. Our clients were asking for this."
Rupa Inamorati
VP Innovation, Fashion Brand
As a brand, we're under pressure to eliminate toxic chemicals from our supply chain. Tintte gives us a credible, tested solution we can actually bring to scale — not just a pilot story.
Chico Takara
Production Director, 4 Textile Mills
The Dyelink process is genuinely impressive. No new equipment, no retraining, no disruption. We reduced our water discharge by nearly half in the first month of the pilot.
Gina Bereson
Sustainability Lead, European Fashion Group
Tintte sits at the intersection of biotech and fashion in a way no other company has managed to execute commercially. The team's science background is a genuine competitive advantage.
Frank Buir
Investor, SF500 Fund
Investing in Tintte was straightforward. The problem is massive, the team is world-class, and the solution is commercially viable today — not three product iterations away.
Nauri Blum
Director of Procurement, Luxury Apparel
Consumer and regulatory pressure is only going one direction. Tintte is the proactive solution — not a reactive patch. We're expanding the pilot to three more facilities this quarter.
Now Accepting Partners

Transform Your Dyeing Capabilities.

Tintte is testing the future of color. Get early access to explore the next generation of sustainable bio-dyes — designed for industrial use, ready for your workflow.

Drop-in compatible — no new equipment required
Pilot testing with 5+ international brands underway
Third-party validated performance results
Dedicated onboarding from our technical team
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