Nanollose nears commercial production
27/02/2026
From 200 kg of microbial cellulose, Birla was able to produce 425kg of Nullarbor-25 and 155kg of Nullarbor-30 fibres. The first is made from 25% microbial cellulose and 75% wood pulp, the second from 30%/70%. This is the largest single production run achieved to date, said Nanollose, and more importantly, it brought confirmation that the next-gen feedstock does not require any special pre-processing, paving the way for commercial production.
The next step for the Australian biotech company is the conversion of Nullarbor fibres into yarns and fabrics by Paradise Textiles, which has operations in Taiwan and China. It is the innovation hub of UAE-based manufacturing company Alpine Group. These will then be sent to development partners and potential customers for evaluation and product development.
“The completion of the fourth pilot spin represents a significant milestone for Nanollose.
During the spin, areas for further improvement were identified. Our attention is focused on simplifying production and reducing costs so we can scale,” commented Andrew Moullin, CEO and managing director.
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