Flavia Amadeu will speak about the interdependence of people and nature, demonstrating how sustainable production is an important means to maintain the Amazon rainforest alive. She will bring a range of materials that can be applied to fashion while supporting communities and contributing to preserving the natural resources.

The latest quest in lowering environmental footprint while maximizing bio carbon content has lead Beyond Surface Technologies to explore and eventually use a micro algae oil as the key ingredient for its wicking finish. Matthias Foessel will describe the partnership model applied in the development phase, carbon footprint gains vs. petroleum based wicking finishes, typical end uses / fiber types and first market responses.

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Marasim is an NYC based company focused around craftsmanship. Marasim leverages its strength of a contact base of millions of grassroots artisans in India and in house team of textile and QC experts, to bridge the gap between the traditional artisans and global designers, encouraging- craft design innovation, knowledge sharing and handmade fashion.

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MTI USA is a sales agency for fashion material and manufacturing that focuses on incorporating the three pillars of sustainability (economic, social, and environmental) within our practices. If any one pillar is weak then the system as a whole is unsustainable. Tommaso will be discussing regenerative silk, recycled cotton and wool, biodegradable nylon and vegan leather.

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REMEANT® is a made from non-recyclable and unconventional waste materials based on patented technology they created textiles from recycled bubble wrap and Aluminum that stands out for their amazing variety of shades, magnificent colors and textures.

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FARFARM brings together brands, materials and people to develop supply chains that promote social development and regenerate nature. Mariana Gatti, based between São Paulo and New York, specializes in fashion and sustainability. She works at the intersection of social, cultural and environmental systems, and leads FARFARM’s initiatives with focus on design, textile agroforestry, and special projects that tell stories of regeneration.

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Since launching, Green Matters has grown to have commercial dye capacity by using 4 industrial paddle dye machines to process yarn, fabric and garments for apparel and product brands. Currently, Green Matters can process up to 100 lbs of fiber in a single dye lot. GM is located less than 120 miles from New York City, in the heart of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Being located in Lancaster County allows us to employ local Amish women and develop relationships with the agricultural community. Our location includes a 60,000 gallon rainwater cistern, which we use for all of our dyeing.

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Drawing from his passions for surfing and polymer science, CEO Billy McCall understood this microfiber pollution issue as a materials design challenge and set out to create new materials from scratch that perform like traditional synthetics but can naturally degrade in aerobic environments.

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