ZymoChem Celebrated as Finalist for Prestigious 2025 Hygienix Innovation Award™
BAYSE™ Bio-Based Super Absorbent Polymer Recognized Among Top Innovations in Absorbent Hygiene Industry
The 2025 Hygienix Innovation Award was announced on November 20, 2025
CHAMPIONSGATE, FL – November 20, 2025 — ZymoChem, the biomanufacturing leader transforming sustainable chemical production, was named a finalist for the prestigious 2025 Hygienix Innovation Award™.
The company's breakthrough product, BAYSE™, the world's first scalable, bio-based, microplastic-free, and biodegradable Super Absorbent Polymer, was presented at Hygienix™, the premier event for absorbent hygiene professionals, which took place November 17–20 at the Omni Orlando ChampionsGate in ChampionsGate, Florida.
ZymoChem presented BAYSE to hundreds of absorbent hygiene professionals, competing among three finalists for the industry's most prestigious innovation recognition.
“Being selected as a finalist for the Hygienix Innovation Award was a significant validation of our mission to transform the chemical industry through sustainable biotechnology.
The hygiene industry represents a major application for BAYSE™, and we believe this bio-based solution will have a transformative impact on how manufacturers in that sector meet growing consumer and regulatory demands for environmentally responsible products without compromising performance.”
Transformative Technology for a Sustainable Future
Designed as a drop-in replacement for fossil-based SAPs, BAYSE offers a significantly lower carbon footprint while matching the performance of conventional materials and enabling seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes. This breakthrough addresses one of the industry's most pressing challenges: transitioning to sustainable materials without disrupting established manufacturing operations or product quality.
Unlike petroleum-derived SAPs, BAYSE is bio-based and biodegradable, directly addressing concerns about microplastics and long-term environmental impact. For manufacturers, the key advantage is seamless integration: BAYSE works on existing production lines without requiring separate infrastructure or reduced line speeds, enabling them to respond to increasing regulatory pressure and consumer preferences cost-effectively. For consumers, the benefit is equally compelling: sustainable products that deliver no compromise on the absorbency and reliability they expect from hygiene products.
Market response to BAYSE has been robust. Customer commitments have already sold out ZymoChem's initial production capacity through 2028. The significant interest demonstrated at Hygienix has created opportunities for the company to expand production even sooner than planned, while simultaneously taking commitments for 2029 and beyond. To support this growth trajectory, ZymoChem is currently raising Series B financing to scale production and meet demand from manufacturers transitioning to sustainable materials.
Industry Recognition and Growing Momentum
ZymoChem has already garnered significant attention in the sustainability sector, including a feature earlier this year on CNBC's "Clean Start," which highlighted how its bio-based solutions are dramatically advancing the sustainability outlook for the hygiene industry and beyond.
“The Hygienix Innovation Award finalists represent the future of absorbent hygiene.
These companies are pushing boundaries with solutions that address consumer needs, sustainability goals, and performance demands. Their work highlights the innovative spirit that drives our industry forward.”
ZymoChem was recently named Startup of the Year by The International Textile Manufacturers Federation and also ranked as one of America’s Top Greentech Companies of 2025 by TIME Magazine and Statista.
To learn more about ZymoChem's sustainable chemical innovations, visit www.zymochem.com.