Hyphyn has launched as a biodegradable performance vinyl that has a patented enzyme system embedded in both the PVC and polyester backing. Once in a landfill, the enzyme activates in response to landfill-specific microorganisms, accelerating microbial breakdown into inert gases—without releasing microplastics or toxic residues. These gases are captured and converted into energy, creating a closed-loop solution.
Hyphyn enables safe disposal through incineration without emitting harmful dioxins, which the company describes as a "significant advantage" over conventional vinyl.
Beyond landfill degradation, Hyphyn has undergone five health, safety and sustainability tests to verify both performance and environmental integrity:
- Material safety: Before degradation, Hyphyn has been tested for chemical content to confirm responsible production. It is free of lead, heavy metals, PFAS, and formaldehyde and meets Prop 65, RoHS and REACH compliance standards.
- Biodegradation testing: In a controlled lab study, Hyphyn was proven to biodegrade over 90 percent within 24 months in landfill conditions.
- Post-Biodegradation soil testing: The remnant soil was analyzed for over 1,000 potentially toxic chemicals. The result? No harmful chemicals were detected.
- Soil health validation: A side-by-side germination study compared soil samples from Hyphyn degradation with those from conventional vinyl. The result was 100 percent seed germination in Hyphyn-treated soil.
- Indoor air quality: Hyphyn has been tested for VOC emissions to ensure low-VOC performance and safe indoor air quality.