FINIKSFORGE develops new uses for valuable protein waste by re-engineering natural fibers for a more sustainable textile industry. Based in Brooklyn, the company frames its work around a more circular fashion industry and the recovery of materials that would otherwise be discarded.
Next SeasonBrooklyn-based Next Season turns old, damaged and unwanted sweaters into one-of-a-kind knitwear, made in-house by hand on domestic flatbed knitting machines. The studio works with textile waste and deadstock yarns, including materials sourced through Fabscrap, Goodwill and community donations, making each garment a singular response to what is available.BROOKLYN, NY
WASTEWEARFounded by Uddhav Bagrodia and Vaidehi Bagrodia, WASTEWEAR is an Ahmedabad-based circular textile company built around keeping discarded textiles in use. It helps organizations recover textile waste and develop practical circular pathways for brands, institutions, manufacturers, and reuse partners.
EverbloomEstablished in 2023, Everbloom is a material-science company focused on making circularity practical for fashion. Its process turns protein-rich waste into fibers designed for luxury applications, with Braid AI helping make variable waste streams suitable for scalable manufacturing.
Coffee ElfCoffee Elf turns spent coffee grounds into bio-based materials and cosmetic ingredients, positioning itself as the U.S.'s first coffee-based biorefinery. Its “Coffee Bio-Alchemy” process uses solvent-free extraction and repurposes the remaining fibrous biomass for products such as sustainable textiles, helping divert coffee waste into new uses across beauty, fashion, and wellness. Based in New York, the company describes its circular-economy work as a way to support women, communities, and nature.NEW YORK, NY