Techstars

Bettaknit offers yarns, knitting kits, and sustainable fashion products through an online platform. It provides a range of fibers including wool, cotton, cashmere, and novelty yarns, along with knitting patterns, tools, tutorials, and resources to support eco-conscious knitwear and ethical production.

Redivivum specializes in reverse logistics for the fashion industry, leveraging AI-driven technology to automate and streamline textile waste sorting. Their core product, an advanced AI-assisted software, identifies, inspects, and indexes garments, enabling circular fashion professionals to efficiently digitize inventory for online resale, reducing manual processing time and costs.

The Retouch is a publisher specializing in circular solutions tailored for the fashion and textile industry. Founded in 2020 and based in Paris, France, the company focuses on creating dedicated management plans optimized for surplus stock. These plans consider the technical characteristics and commercial performance of products, as well as the specific business needs of its partners. Additionally, The Retouch offers B2B clothing upcycling services, further promoting sustainability within the industry.

Founded in Hong Kong in 2010, Inspectorio operates a mobile platform that guides inspectors throughout the inspection process. Its primary focus is on quality inspections for textile and clothing factories in Asia.

Sheets & Giggles, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in manufacturing and selling sustainable bedding products, particularly eucalyptus lyocell sheets and comforters. Founded in 2017, the company has established itself as a direct-to-consumer brand known for its eco-friendly approach and commitment to sustainability, having planted tens of thousands of trees as part of its initiatives. Sheets & Giggles has gained recognition for its innovative products, including being awarded "Best Overall" sheets by Good Housekeeping in March 2021. The company’s offerings also include pillows and mattresses, all designed to provide comfort while promoting environmentally responsible practices. By selling its products online, Sheets & Giggles aims to enhance customers' sleep experiences with high-quality, plant-based bedding solutions.

Authored is a clothing company focused on adaptive apparel designed for individuals facing dressing challenges due to aging, disabilities, illnesses, or injuries. The company specializes in creating a line of classic clothing that utilizes premium, durable fabrics and incorporates thoughtful design features such as reduced or eliminated irritating seams and strategically positioned closures. These innovations aim to enhance comfort and accessibility, enabling individuals with physical constraints or health challenges to dress independently while maintaining their dignity. Through its commitment to inclusivity, Authored addresses the unique needs of a diverse range of consumers, enhancing their daily dressing experience.

Authored is a clothing company focused on adaptive apparel designed for individuals facing dressing challenges due to aging, disabilities, illnesses, or injuries. The company specializes in creating a line of classic clothing that utilizes premium, durable fabrics and incorporates thoughtful design features such as reduced or eliminated irritating seams and strategically positioned closures. These innovations aim to enhance comfort and accessibility, enabling individuals with physical constraints or health challenges to dress independently while maintaining their dignity. Through its commitment to inclusivity, Authored addresses the unique needs of a diverse range of consumers, enhancing their daily dressing experience.

Founded in Hong Kong in 2010, Inspectorio operates a mobile platform that guides inspectors throughout the inspection process. Its primary focus is on quality inspections for textile and clothing factories in Asia.

Gelatex is a materials technology company based in Estonia, founded in 2016 and incorporated in the UK in 2019. The company specializes in producing bio-based nanofibers using a patented technology that allows for large-scale production at significantly lower costs. Gelatex's nanofibers are derived from gelatin sourced from low-value waste in the meat and leather industries, ensuring that its products are environmentally friendly and made from natural, non-toxic substances. Initially focused on developing eco-friendly leather-like textiles, the company recognized the broader applications of its technology during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a strategic pivot. Gelatex's innovative solutions have potential applications in various fields, including tissue engineering, cultured meat production, bio-based filtration, energy storage, and wound care.

Blackstock & Weber, Inc. is a New York-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of men's footwear, particularly known for its innovative take on traditional English-style shoes. Founded in 2016, the brand focuses on creating stylish, well-crafted, and affordably priced shoes that blend contemporary fashion with artisanal craftsmanship. Its signature loafer reinterprets classic designs for modern streetwear, catering to a diverse customer base. The company emphasizes sustainability by employing artisanal manufacturing methods and sourcing high-quality materials, such as suedes and leathers, to produce its footwear. Blackstock & Weber operates primarily as an online retailer, strategically enhancing its digital presence to engage customers and showcase new arrivals.

Founded in Hong Kong in 2010, Inspectorio operates a mobile platform that guides inspectors throughout the inspection process. Its primary focus is on quality inspections for textile and clothing factories in Asia.

Missfits is bringing bra shopping into the modern era by using a data-driven approach to remove the guesswork from finding a bra that fits. Instead of sorting through endless sizing charts and measuring tapes, you can now order bras that are tailored to your unique shape and style.

Sheets & Giggles, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in manufacturing and selling sustainable bedding products, particularly eucalyptus lyocell sheets and comforters. Founded in 2017, the company has established itself as a direct-to-consumer brand known for its eco-friendly approach and commitment to sustainability, having planted tens of thousands of trees as part of its initiatives. Sheets & Giggles has gained recognition for its innovative products, including being awarded "Best Overall" sheets by Good Housekeeping in March 2021. The company’s offerings also include pillows and mattresses, all designed to provide comfort while promoting environmentally responsible practices. By selling its products online, Sheets & Giggles aims to enhance customers' sleep experiences with high-quality, plant-based bedding solutions.

Blackstock & Weber, Inc. is a New York-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of men's footwear, particularly known for its innovative take on traditional English-style shoes. Founded in 2016, the brand focuses on creating stylish, well-crafted, and affordably priced shoes that blend contemporary fashion with artisanal craftsmanship. Its signature loafer reinterprets classic designs for modern streetwear, catering to a diverse customer base. The company emphasizes sustainability by employing artisanal manufacturing methods and sourcing high-quality materials, such as suedes and leathers, to produce its footwear. Blackstock & Weber operates primarily as an online retailer, strategically enhancing its digital presence to engage customers and showcase new arrivals.

Founded in Hong Kong in 2010, Inspectorio operates a mobile platform that guides inspectors throughout the inspection process. Its primary focus is on quality inspections for textile and clothing factories in Asia.

Queen of Raw, LLC is a New York City-based company founded in 2014 that operates a digital platform connecting designers and textile companies with surplus stock and sustainable fabrics. By facilitating an online marketplace, the company enables designers to access low-cost inventory, including textiles, finishing materials, and sewing machines. Queen of Raw develops a software solution that helps businesses manage excess inventory, promoting operational efficiency and sustainability within the supply chain. This software employs proprietary algorithms to assess the environmental and economic impacts of inventory management, assisting clients in meeting regulatory requirements and minimizing inventory losses while enhancing profitability.

FIGS designs and produces high-quality medical apparel, including scrubs, lab coats, underscrub, outerwear, and accessories. Founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, FIGS is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Founded in Hong Kong in 2010, Inspectorio operates a mobile platform that guides inspectors throughout the inspection process. Its primary focus is on quality inspections for textile and clothing factories in Asia.

Founded in Hong Kong in 2010, Inspectorio operates a mobile platform that guides inspectors throughout the inspection process. Its primary focus is on quality inspections for textile and clothing factories in Asia.

Sundar, Inc. operates a curated digital platform aimed at enhancing material discovery and supplier sourcing within the apparel and design industries. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company connects creative professionals with quality materials and qualified vendors on a global scale. By providing centralized digital catalogs, sophisticated search capabilities, and data-driven insights, Sundar streamlines the sourcing process for both emerging and established designers, facilitating collaboration with manufacturers, suppliers, and artisans. The platform is designed to address the inefficiencies of the traditional supply chain in the trillion-dollar apparel industry, enabling users to discover and source textiles and raw materials more effectively. Sundar's innovative approach has garnered recognition from industry leaders and has been featured in prominent publications, reflecting its impact on modern design and production practices.

Unmade is a London-based company established in 2013, specializing in on-demand knitwear production. It designs and sells men's and women's knitwear, scarves, and jumpers through its London store and online platforms, both domestically and internationally. Unmade's innovative business model involves controlling industrial knitting machines to create unique garments each time, akin to 3D printing for clothing using high-quality, natural fibers. This technology allows customers to customize designs, remix artwork from prominent artists, and preview their creations on virtual models before production. Unmade's patent-pending technologies enable cost-effective, one-off production, challenging traditional mass production methods. The company aims to create a platform and marketplace for brands and designers to offer custom clothing, taking mass custom production of knitwear to an industrial scale.

Sundar, Inc. operates a curated digital platform aimed at enhancing material discovery and supplier sourcing within the apparel and design industries. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company connects creative professionals with quality materials and qualified vendors on a global scale. By providing centralized digital catalogs, sophisticated search capabilities, and data-driven insights, Sundar streamlines the sourcing process for both emerging and established designers, facilitating collaboration with manufacturers, suppliers, and artisans. The platform is designed to address the inefficiencies of the traditional supply chain in the trillion-dollar apparel industry, enabling users to discover and source textiles and raw materials more effectively. Sundar's innovative approach has garnered recognition from industry leaders and has been featured in prominent publications, reflecting its impact on modern design and production practices.