Fashion For Good

Materra is a company that focuses on developing sustainable cotton supply chains through a climate-resilient farming system. It offers a range of services including agriculture, design, engineering, and farm management, aimed at enhancing sustainability in the cotton industry. By prioritizing better infrastructure and resource efficiency, Materra addresses challenges posed by climate volatility. The company empowers farmers with precision agriculture techniques and improved farming practices, enabling them to make informed decisions that promote both environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity.

Trustrace operates a Traceability as a Service platform designed to enhance supply chain transparency and sustainability. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with an additional location in Coimbatore, India, the company provides a suite of tools to support conscious consumerism and production. Its offerings include T-Tracem for product traceability from fiber to garment, T-CET for customer engagement to boost sales, I-CAT for managing environmental footprints, and T-VeM for comprehensive vendor management. Additionally, Trustrace features T-BlockS, a blockchain solution that fosters collaboration and trust, along with T-EMS, an evidence management tool. This cloud-based solution caters to clients with diverse supply chain complexities, enabling them to measure, monitor, and communicate essential product attributes, including quality and environmental and social impacts.

Dimpora AG, based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly waterproof membranes for the outdoor textile industry. The company produces functional membranes that are primarily composed of polyurethane and utilize a unique template removal method to achieve breathability while maintaining water resistance. Dimpora's innovative technology allows for the direct application of membranes onto various 3D surfaces, enabling fast sweat transport and complete protection from rain. Committed to sustainability, Dimpora aims to develop next-generation high-performance membranes that enhance outdoor experiences without compromising environmental integrity. The company focuses on creating products that not only perform well but also prioritize the use of recyclable materials, aligning with its vision of promoting responsible enjoyment of nature.

SeaChange Technologies, Inc. is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based company that specializes in developing industrial wastewater treatment systems for apparel manufacturers. Founded in 2014, the company offers innovative solutions that purify complex industrial waste in a single step, transforming waste into valuable resources. Its systems include mechanical, non-membrane, and zero-liquid-discharge desalination technologies, which effectively eliminate sludge, reduce chemical discharge, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. SeaChange's compact wastewater treatment systems are designed to seamlessly integrate with existing manufacturing operations, allowing businesses to improve their environmental impact and operational efficiency without altering their apparel design, materials, or supply chain.

Keel Labs, formerly known as AlgiKnit Inc., is a biomaterials company focused on developing sustainable materials for the textile industry. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company specializes in producing yarn spun from kelp and converting seaweed into fiber. By integrating scientific innovation with design, Keel Labs aims to create environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional textile materials, addressing the growing demand for sustainability in fashion and textile production.

Ambercycle is a chemical technology company focused on creating a closed-loop ecosystem for apparel by converting end-of-life textiles into new yarns. The company's innovative recycling technology transforms complex textile waste into a polymer powder, facilitating the recycling process and making it more cost-effective. This approach allows apparel businesses to produce and market clothing using renewable feedstocks, thereby reducing waste and contributing to environmental sustainability. By addressing the challenges associated with textile waste, Ambercycle aims to promote a more sustainable fashion industry.

Reflaunt Pte. Ltd. is a fashion technology company based in Singapore, established in 2017. It operates an e-commerce platform that connects luxury brands with secondary marketplaces, allowing customers to resell, donate, or recycle their past purchases directly through the brands' online stores. This innovative approach enables brands and retailers to integrate second-hand sales into their existing platforms, promoting a circular fashion model. Reflaunt's technology facilitates the listing of items across more than 20 marketplaces globally, reaching over 30 million secondhand buyers in regions including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Australia. By bridging the gap between first-hand and second-hand markets, Reflaunt empowers clients to actively participate in and benefit from sustainable fashion practices.

Reflaunt Pte. Ltd. is a fashion technology company based in Singapore, established in 2017. It operates an e-commerce platform that connects luxury brands with secondary marketplaces, allowing customers to resell, donate, or recycle their past purchases directly through the brands' online stores. This innovative approach enables brands and retailers to integrate second-hand sales into their existing platforms, promoting a circular fashion model. Reflaunt's technology facilitates the listing of items across more than 20 marketplaces globally, reaching over 30 million secondhand buyers in regions including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Australia. By bridging the gap between first-hand and second-hand markets, Reflaunt empowers clients to actively participate in and benefit from sustainable fashion practices.

Resortecs – REcycling, SORting, TEChnologieS – is an award-winning start-up that develops Design for Disassembly solutions. We drive full circularity in the fashion industry with heat-dissolvable stitching threads and thermal disassembly systems that make industrial-scale textile recycling easy. Through targeted innovations in the way clothes are assembled and disassembled, our solutions empower fashion and workwear brands to rise to today’s environmental challenges at the pace and scale Earth needs. All without compromising the creativity, design, and quality of clothing. Resortecs' globally patented thermal disassembly solution is 5X faster than traditional disassembly methods and makes it possible to recycle up to 90% of the original fabric material: • Smart Stitich™, our heat-dissolvable stitching thread with different melting points (150 °C, 170 °C and 190 °C), enables brands to transform their products into recyclable, circular pieces from the manufacturing stage. • Smart Disassembly™, our thermal disassembly system, enables recyclers to unlock higher volumes of premium-quality material, processing up to 4M garments/year with low emissions and no material damage, so that fabrics can be used over and over again. Welcome to sustainability's next level: circularity.

The Renewal Workshop partners with the world’s best- loved brands and retailers to renew their “unsellable” returns and excess inventory.

Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of innovative fabrics and materials, utilizing technology that transforms plants and natural fibers into durable textiles and products. Founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, the company focuses on harnessing renewable resources to create sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials. By leveraging abundant local resources, Natural Fiber Welding aims to develop scalable solutions that are accessible to diverse communities, enhancing the quality and usability of their products while minimizing processing costs. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation positions it as a leader in the movement toward environmentally friendly materials.

Spintex Engineering Limited, established in 2018 and located in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in the production of high-performance silk fibers targeted at the aerospace, automotive, and medical textile industries. The company employs an innovative biomimetic spinning process that utilizes alternative proteins in a water-based solution, significantly reducing energy requirements and enabling the creation of sustainable and cost-effective materials. Spintex’s technology not only supports the development of advanced textiles for various applications but also holds the potential for recycling pre-consumer waste streams, thereby contributing to sustainable practices in the textile industry.

Lizee is a logistics and managed services provider focused on enhancing the rental business model. The company has developed a rental logistics platform aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the retail industry. This platform facilitates various aspects of the rental process, including e-commerce site optimization, packing, shipping, and payment processing for rented products. Additionally, Lizee ensures quality checks for returned items, allowing organizations to effectively transition to a circular rental model that aligns with changing consumer behaviors.

RR is disrupting the way how fashion industry handles waste from its production. We help to bring down the cost of sourcing of waste for textile recyclers and help along to scaling up circular economy.

Mango Materials, Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Albany, California, specializes in producing biodegradable biopolymers from waste biogas, specifically methane. The company focuses on converting polyhydroxyalkanoate into a range of eco-friendly plastic products, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional oil-based plastics. By leveraging waste materials, Mango Materials aims to provide manufacturers with economically viable options for creating sustainable products. Their innovative approach positions them as a competitive player in the bioplastics market, emphasizing both environmental responsibility and economic feasibility.

Trustrace operates a Traceability as a Service platform designed to enhance supply chain transparency and sustainability. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with an additional location in Coimbatore, India, the company provides a suite of tools to support conscious consumerism and production. Its offerings include T-Tracem for product traceability from fiber to garment, T-CET for customer engagement to boost sales, I-CAT for managing environmental footprints, and T-VeM for comprehensive vendor management. Additionally, Trustrace features T-BlockS, a blockchain solution that fosters collaboration and trust, along with T-EMS, an evidence management tool. This cloud-based solution caters to clients with diverse supply chain complexities, enabling them to measure, monitor, and communicate essential product attributes, including quality and environmental and social impacts.

Sonovia is developing a breakthrough, single-step, sono-coating process that utilizes a unique physical phenomenon called “cavitation.” It eliminates the need for any chemical binders, and thus greatly reduces the amount of chemicals used while also allowing for a highly homogenous and high-performing coating.

&Wider B.V., founded in 2014 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in worker engagement technology aimed at enhancing supply chain compliance and labor practices. The company offers an application that enables real-time tracking of working conditions through workers' mobile devices. Its platform includes three primary tools: ENGAGE, which provides a channel for workers to report conditions and enhances transparency for suppliers and retailers; ENHANCE, which monitors work and productivity; and ENABLE, which facilitates feedback from the workforce, allowing suppliers to prioritize suggestions and implement improvements. By collecting and analyzing data on working conditions, &Wider B.V. helps businesses identify opportunities for improvement, thereby promoting social justice and human rights within their supply chains.

Bext360 develops a digital supply chain platform aimed at enhancing the global supply chain for agricultural products, particularly in emerging economies. The platform integrates technologies such as IoT, blockchain, machine vision, and artificial intelligence to improve transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain. By facilitating fair-trade payments and providing mobile access, microfinance, and digital payment solutions, Bext360 enables clients to streamline operations and enhance the flow of agricultural products. A core principle of the company is to foster community development, allowing buyers and organizations to contribute to the improvement of product quality and uplift the communities involved in production.

Stuffstr Ltd, a technology company, engages in reducing waste by reusing unused stuff. The company develops a mobile application to reduce waste by reuse of unused stuff and resells the same. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

PILI Inc. researches and manufactures bio-fabricated colors by using microorganisms. The company designs enzymes and fermentation biotechnologies to efficiently transform sugar into renewable and long-lasting colors. PILI Inc. produces renewable dyes and pigments. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Paris, France.