Founded in 2018, Nextiles is a Brooklyn materials science company known for embedding patented sensors into fabric to measure human performance. Its technology delivers real-time force and motion insights for athletes and the professionals who train them, extending performance analysis beyond the traditional sports lab.
AegilysRockville, Maryland-based Aegilys develops electrochemical sensors that detect chemical threats and physiological signals in real time. Its nanomaterials and molecularly imprinted polymer technology is designed for mission-critical use by military personnel, first responders, and elite athletes, with edge analytics that turn sensor readings into immediate operational insight. The multidisciplinary team includes specialists in nanomaterials chemistry, electrochemical sensing, microfluidics, and defense-related chemical detection.ROCKVILLE, MD
Cyberknit FabricsSince 1996, Cyberknit Fabrics has made fine-gauge performance knit fabrics in the United States for activewear, lifestyle and tactical apparel. Based in Forest Hills, the company develops fabrics with proprietary materials and finishes, including technologies for moisture management, odor control and thermal regulation. Cyberknit is also aligned with bluesign and other textile sustainability initiatives.FOREST HILLS, NY
Noble BiomaterialsHeadquartered in Scranton, Noble Biomaterials engineers advanced functional materials that give fabrics, fibers, and foams antimicrobial protection or electrical conductivity. Its proprietary Ionic+® and Circuitex® platforms serve mission-critical needs in consumer products, aerospace and defense, and healthcare, from odor control and wound care to lightweight shielding and biometric sensing. With more than two decades of innovation, the company operates proprietary U.S. manufacturing and supplies technologies used by hundreds of licensees worldwide.SCRANTON, PA
Mode Wearables, IncFounded in 2019 in an East Palo Alto hacker house, Mode Wearables develops flexible wearable-energy systems and integrates them into tech-enabled clothing, including a bomber jacket that can power devices and support electronic heating. The company brings together materials science, power electronics, software engineering, and fashion design to make wearable technology less bulky and more natural to wear.NEW YORK, NY