About.
OCEAN INK® is the world’s first fully biodegradable, water-based ink derived from sustainably farmed seaweed.
Currently in development, this groundbreaking innovation is designed to replace harmful inks across a wide range of luxury textile, printing, and packaging applications, offering a unique, eco-friendly alternative in the market.
Key Benefits.
Water-based fully biodegradable ink
Sustainable alternative to harmful plastisol inks
Ink available in natural seaweed gold
Good oil and oxygen barrier properties for screen printing
Biodegradable Seaweed Ink.
✔️ High-quality and vibrant printing
✔️ Fully biodegradable (100%)
✔️ Replaces harmful solvent-based inks
✔️ Pigment and binder in one – No need to add binders for applications.
✔️ Screen printing for textiles, packaging & promotional material
100% Biodegradable
Natural Origin
Vegan & Vegetarian
Sustainable Product.
✔️ Natural origin – sustainably farmed seaweed
✔️ Water-based, green processing
✔️ Non-toxic – safe for humans & wildlife
✔️ End-to-end traceability & provenance
✔️ Meets consumer demand for sustainable products
✔️ Helps brands achieve sustainability targets
✔️ Enables the transition to circular fashion models
Applications.
OCEAN INK® is a versatile, screen-printable ink designed for both textiles and packaging applications.
Apparel & Fabrics: OCEANIUM is actively testing OCEAN INK® on a variety of fabrics and materials for sustainable fashion and textiles.
Retail Packaging: Ideal for eco-conscious brands, it can be used on boxes, hang tags, and product labels.
Promotional Materials: Perfect for flyers, business cards, and posters with a sustainable edge.
Expanding Capabilities: Additional printing techniques are currently in development.
Art For Your Oceans.
OCEAN INK® – the world’s first biodegradable seaweed-based ink – was featured at WWF’s Art For Your Oceans exhibition at Sotheby’s London in May 2025. Curated by ArtWise with WWF-UK, the show ran from 8–15 May and showcased original works by 16 leading international artists, including Antony Gormley.
Proceeds supported WWF’s ocean conservation efforts and highlighted the potential of sustainable seaweed.
News.
OCEANIUM Featured In Nutritional Outlook
OCEANIUM has been featured in Nutritional Outlook following a recent interview with our board member Dr. Sybille Buchwald-Werner. The discussion explores what it truly takes to bring seaweed-based nutraceutical ingredients to market, from building resilient, fully...
Featured in Personal Care Insights: How biotech is maturing marine beauty.
OCEANIUM has been featured in Personal Care Insights in the article “Engineering cosmetic credibility: How biotech is maturing marine beauty.” The piece explores how the beauty industry is shifting its focus from ocean-inspired storytelling to science-backed,...
OCEAN ACTIVES® C+: Global Skincare Momentum
We’re thrilled to announce another milestone for OCEAN ACTIVES® C+, our award-winning seaweed bioactive: a leading Indonesian skincare manufacturer has selected it for an upcoming range of sensitive-skin products. This partnership, secured via our Southeast Asia...
Committed to Impactful Products.
Learn about our commitment to sustainability by sourcing from regenerative seaweed farms, our innovative clean label ingredients and proprietary green processing methods.