We’re thrilled to share our recent experience at one of the most innovative and inspiring startup meetups in the fashion and supply chain space. Our team, including CEO Heather Williams, had the privilege of attending this exceptional event in Miami, hosted by REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund.
A Gathering of Innovators
The event brought together startups from across the globe, each presenting ground-breaking solutions in various aspects of the fashion industry. From next-gen materials to recycling technologies, factory planning to body scanning, the range of innovations was truly impressive.
Spotlight on Startups
Here are some of the standout companies that caught our attention:
1. Werewool: Developing performance textiles that mimic color and stretch without chemicals, using lab-grown materials.
2. athena studio: A brilliant product development and design tool that pre-calculates margin and impact.
3. Pattern Project: An innovative factory planning tool making small batch production both possible and profitable.
4. Arcstone: Smart manufacturing planning solutions to increase factory efficiency and visibility.
5. REFASHIOND OS: Generating compliance documents for factories and integrating with existing systems.
6. TrueToForm: Creating excellent body avatars from phone scans to help customers find their perfect fit.
7. Osomtex®: Taking unsorted garments and creating new yarn and products in their state-of-the-art Miami factory.
8. Sortile: Impressive hardware that instantly recognizes material breakdown of garments.
9. Sneaker Impact: A social enterprise focused on recycling sneakers.
Insightful Discussions
The event featured an enlightening panel discussion chaired by Lisa Morales-Hellebo, with participants including Claudia Rego Dzigner, Ankur Agarwal from PDS Limited, and Raymond Randall from WM.
A Word of Thanks
We would like to thank Lisa Morales-Hellebo and Brian Laung Aoaeh, from REFASHIOND Ventures for organising this event. The quality, innovation, and success of all the participating companies were truly remarkable.
Looking Ahead
This showcase has reinforced our belief in the transformative power of technology in the fashion and supply chain industries. We’re excited about the future collaborations and innovations that will arise from connections made at this event.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore and engage with the cutting-edge of fashion tech and supply chain innovation!
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Heather Williams
