Seastex spent years researching and experimenting with the potential of mussel “beards”, the inedible natural threads these mollusks use to cling to rocks and seabeds that are removed and discarded before cooking. Eventually, they transformed the byssus fibres into a “cloud-like substance” named Seawool, a structurally sound, naturally fire-retardant material with unique acoustic and insulation properties.

Its first product — ABC Tiles — is 100 per cent renewable, recyclable and biodegradable and can be used on walls and ceilings to improve sound quality and noise levels in a range of interior spaces.