Our Materials

Why does the world need a new textile material?

Two reasons: Performance and sustainability. We believe that it is possible to get much better performance from textiles and garments: We can imagine textiles that are both softer and longer-lasting, and offer better protection from a variety of elements. We’re also motivated by the fact that the textile industry is among the dirtiest industries on the planet: According to the World Bank, 20% of water pollution globally results from textile processing. Many of our staff have been in this industry for a long time and we’re driven to produce fabrics that can meet consumers’ needs while minimizing impacts on the environment.

I don’t wear silk. Why would I wear your stuff?

Silk is a wonderful, versatile fabric. It’s soft and breathable and remarkably warm. Woven silk—think pajamas and silky dresses—is very different from a silk knit, which was the original technical base layer. Silk has fallen out of favor for everyday wear because it is not an easy care fabric. (And for guys, silky shirts went out with disco.) Our fabrics will combine the best qualities of silk, but will look and feel quite different from traditional silk, and also be easier to wash and wear.

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