Industrial Fiber Products
Domestic hemp and bamboo materials for industrial manufacturers and conscious consumers.
AFG supplies the value chain. B2B industrial materials (35-50% margin) go directly to OEMs and manufacturers. B2C consumer products through Fiber Foundry (30-40% margin) build brand credibility and supply chain transparency for conscious consumers.
When procurement teams learn that AFG materials appear in retail products, they see infrastructure + brand authority—justifying premium pricing for industrial supply contracts.
Building Demand Through Industry Leadership
AFG doesn't compete on price or ad spend. We compete on industry leadership and cause-based economic narrative.
Fiber Foundry builds demand.
Through cause-based marketing and transparent supply chain storytelling, Fiber Foundry acquires conscious consumers at lower CAC (customer acquisition cost) than ad-based competitors. Consumers choose AFG materials because they represent the new economy—domestic, regenerative, transparent. They're not convinced by click-through ads. They're convinced by movement.
Our B2B supply captures institutional demand we generate.
When procurement teams see AFG materials in consumer retail (Fiber Foundry), they recognize supply chain legitimacy. When they learn that AFG materials are traceable, domestically-sourced, and carbon-verified, they see infrastructure authority. This positioning justifies premium pricing for industrial supply contracts—and enables long-term OEM partnerships that competitors can't match.
Net result:
Lower customer acquisition cost through cause-based marketing + higher procurement pricing through brand authority = superior unit economics vs. commodity competitors.
PHASE 1 PRODUCTS TABLE (Ready Now):
| Product | Channel | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Particle Board/MDF Alternative | B2B → Manufacturers | 35-40% |
| Hempcrete & Building Panels | B2B → Construction | 40-45% |
| Acoustic & Sound Panels | B2B → Contractors | 45-50% |
| Nonwoven Textiles | B2B → Mills | 35-40% |
| Paper Substrates & Packaging | B2B → Converters | 30-35% |
| Consumer Apparel & Accessories | B2C → Fiber Foundry | 30-40% |
| Home Furnishings & Textiles | B2C → Fiber Foundry | 30-40% |
| Consumer Building Materials | B2C → Fiber Foundry | 30-40% |
Phase 1: Immediate Revenue (Ready Now)
These products are validated, spec-compliant, and have existing market demand.
Particle Board/MDF Alternative
Current market: $50B+ annually. Domestic hardwood shortage creates 15-20% price premium for FEOC-free alternatives. CARB-compliant, DBX-traceable, IRA 45X eligible.
Buyers: Cabinet manufacturers, furniture OEMs, builders, interior fit-out contractors.
Hempcrete & Building Panels
Current market: Growing 8-12% annually. ASTM C518 certified thermal performance. LEED-eligible, carbon-negative. Zero petrochemical input. Meets commercial building codes for insulation and structural applications.
Buyers: Green builders, commercial contractors, energy retrofit specialists, institutional facilities.
Acoustic & Sound Dampening Panels
Current market: Post-COVID workplace demand. NRC 0.85-0.95 performance. Lightweight, easy installation. Bio-based materials = automatic green certification. Performance premium justified vs. fiberglass alternatives.
Buyers: Architects, acoustic consultants, corporate fit-out contractors, hospitality designers.
Nonwoven Textiles & Fiber Batting
Current market: Sustainable fashion growing 15%+ annually. Industrial filtration growing 8-12%. Breathable, moisture-wicking, washable. Available in industrial-grade or apparel-grade specifications.
Buyers: Textile mills, apparel brands, industrial suppliers, filtration manufacturers.
Paper Substrates & Packaging Materials
Current market: Single-use plastic reduction mandates driving premium positioning. Pulped hemp fiber. Tensile strength comparable to virgin kraft. Compostable and recyclable. Eco-certified commands 10-15% price premium.
Buyers: Paper converters, packaging manufacturers, printing suppliers, consumer brands.
PHASE 2 PRODUCTS TABLE (Validation 2026):
| Product | Channel | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Composites | B2B → OEM Suppliers | 50-60% |
| 3D Printing Filament (Bio-Based) | B2B → Aerospace/Defense | 65-70% |
| Filtration Media & Activated Carbon | B2B → Industrial/Municipal | 50-60% |
Phase 2: Medium-Term Scaling (Validation 2026)
These products are transitioning from development to commercial production. Validation contracts in progress.
Automotive Composites
Target market: Interior trim, door panels, dashboards. Hemp fiber composites meet FMVSS 302 flammability. 20-30% weight reduction vs. fiberglass. Already deployed by Tier 1 suppliers in prototype programs.
Buyers: Automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, mobility startups.
Timeline: Production partnerships established 2026.
3D Printing Filament (Bio-Based)
Target market: Aerospace prototyping, defense tooling, OEM manufacturing. 100% organic, domestically sourced. Compatible with standard 1.75mm FDM printers. Reduces material waste in prototype cycles.
Buyers: Additive manufacturing shops, aerospace OEMs, defense contractors, industrial prototyping.
Timeline: Commercial production 2026.
Filtration Media & Activated Carbon
Target market: Water filtration, air purification, industrial applications. Bamboo-derived activated carbon. EPA-approved for potable water systems. Performance validated at 594 F/g (supercapacitor applications).
Buyers: Water utilities, environmental remediation, industrial filters, municipal treatment facilities.
Timeline: Pilot deployments 2026.
| Product | Channel | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Anode Precursor (Hard Carbon) | B2B → EV/Energy Storage/Defense | 80%+ |
| Defense Composites (Ballistic & Structural) | B2B → Defense Contractors/Government | 80%+ |
PHASE 3 PRODUCTS TABLE (Commercial 2027+):
Phase 3: Strategic Leverage (Commercial 2027+)
These products represent high-margin, government-priority applications. Supply chain independence and defense positioning justify premium pricing.
Battery Anode Precursor (Hard Carbon)
Strategic market: EV batteries, energy storage systems, defense electronics. Bamboo-derived hard carbon. Supply chain independence from China. $50M+ contract potential with OEMs and government procurement.
Buyers: Battery manufacturers, EV OEMs, energy storage companies, defense contractors.
Margin: 80%+ (proprietary positioning, government procurement priority).
Defense Composites (Ballistic & Structural)
Strategic market: Ballistic armor systems, UAV airframes, aerospace components. 22% superior performance vs. aramid. NIJ-certified. Eliminates China supply chain dependency for critical protective systems.
Buyers: Defense contractors, military procurement, homeland security, aerospace OEMs.
Margin: 80%+ (government contract priority, supply chain resilience premium).
Proven Applications & Validation
Automotive composites meet FMVSS 302 flammability standards and structural performance requirements
Aerospace materials validated for weight reduction and thermal performance specifications
Defense materials tested for ballistic performance (NIJ certification) and thermal resilience
Industrial filtration media EPA-approved for potable water systems and municipal treatment
Construction materials ASTM C518 certified for thermal performance and LEED-eligible
3D printing filament compatible with standard FDM systems and aerospace specifications
