Thousands of new startups are founded every year – emerging companies with the potential to disrupt the textiles industry. To give you a head-start on emerging technologies and startups that will impact the textiles sector in 2022, we analyzed a total of 397 global textiles startups & scaleups. Meet five of the most promising textiles startups in 2022!
Global Startup Heat Map highlights 5 Textiles Startups to Watch in 2022
Out of 397, the five textiles startups to watch are chosen through the Big Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered StartUs Insights Discovery Platform, covering over 2 093 000+ startups & scaleups globally. As the world’s largest resource for data on emerging companies, the SaaS platform enables you to scout relevant startups, emerging technologies & future industry trends quickly & exhaustively.
The Global Startup Heat Map below highlights the five textiles startups you should watch in 2022 as well as the geo-distribution of the other 392 startups & scaleups we analyzed for this research. We hand-picked the five highlighted textiles startups based on our data-driven startup scouting approach, taking into account factors such as location, founding year, the relevance of technology, and funding, among others.
SENSTILE enables Textile Digitization
Founding Year: 2019
Location: Bilbao, Spain
Innovate with SENSTILE for Textile Sourcing
Spanish startup SENSTILE facilitates textile digitization through its hardware and software solutions. Its proprietary sensors scan textiles and AI processes this data to identify the textiles’ touch and feel. Fabric Scout, the startup’s web-based aggregator, connects all the databases with previously scanned textiles. It then navigates through the databases to suggest the most suitable suppliers and samples, thus, saving time for suppliers as well as designers.
SkinBreeze makes a Multi-layered Fabric
Founding Year: 2019
Location: Oirsbeek, Netherlands
Funding: USD 603 000
Use SkinBreeze’s solution for Skin Microclimate Regulation
Dutch startup SkinBreeze produces a multi-layered fabric that keeps the skin cool and dry. The outer layer is in direct contact with the skin and absorbs moisture by spreading it throughout the layer. The inner layer uses a thicker fabric with an open structure that enables easy airflow. This ventilating effect results in quick abduction and evaporation of moisture, providing a cooling effect. Moreover, the outer layer reduces friction and equalizes the pressure on the skin, preventing pressure ulcers or bedsores.
Xmetix provides Tactile Clothing
Founding Year: 2019
Location: Haifa, Israel
Partner with Xmetix for Autonomous Bleeding Detection & Control
Israeli startup Xmetix makes tactile clothing to detect injuries and control bleeding for police, military, and first responders. Its products utilize sensor mesh technology, which involves printing multiple sensors on the fabric without altering its specifications or compromising comfort. The startup’s software works along with the sensors to detect penetrating trauma and amputation. It then activates the miniature electromechanical devices fitted in the clothes to stop hand and leg bleeding within seconds.
NOOSA simplifies Textile Recycling
Founding Year: 2019
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Funding: USD 600 000
Collaborate with NOOSA for Bio-renewable Fibers
Belgian startup NOOSA produces naturally-sourced and endlessly recyclable staple fibers, filaments, and spun yarns from non-GMO corn. The products are bacteriostatic and also regulate the body’s natural humidity and odor to improve daily hygiene. Its textile recycling technology, NOOCYCLE, transforms discarded products into virgin fibers by fully separating the material blends. The startup collects the used textiles and handles the entire recycling process, starting from shredding to the final step of extrusion. By closing the loop in the textile industry, NOOSA reduces environmental impact and prevents the use of harmful chemicals.
Bucha Bio makes a Biomaterial Fiber
Founding Year: 2019
Location: Houston, USA
Funding: USD 550 000
Reach out to Bucha Bio for Biodegradable Textiles
Bucha Bio is a US-based startup that manufactures Shorai, an animal- and petrochemical-free biomaterial fiber. Its production process utilizes fermented renewable bacterial-nanocellulose and plant-based ingredients. Besides being sustainable, the fiber is water-, scratch-, sunlight-, and flame-resistant, making it more durable than traditional fibers. Moreover, Shorai consumes much less water and produces no greenhouse gases or toxic waste products, further improving sustainability.
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