Harnessing the Power of the Ocean to Create Sustainable Textiles - Tessa Callaghan and Aleks Gosiewski, Co-founders of Keel Labs

Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises

In episode 194 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Tessa Callaghan and Aleks Gosiewski, Co-founders of Keel Labs on harnessing the power of the ocean to create sustainable textiles.

The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. The production of textiles requires a significant amount of water, energy, and chemicals, and it releases harmful emissions into the environment.

In recent years, there has been a growing movement to create more sustainable textiles. One company at the forefront of this movement is Keel Labs. Keel Labs is a company that develops and produces seaweed-based textiles. Their flagship product is Kelsun™, a yarn made from the biopolymers found in kelp.

Kelp is one of the most abundant and renewable resources on the planet, and it grows rapidly. This makes it a sustainable alternative to traditional textile fibers, such as cotton and polyester.

Keel Labs - Kelsun™ Advantages Over Traditional Textile Fibers

First, it is much more environmentally friendly. The production of Kelsun™ requires less water, energy, and chemicals than the production of traditional textiles.

Second, Kelsun™ is biodegradable. This means that it will break down naturally in the environment, without leaving behind any harmful pollutants.

Third, Kelsun™ has a number of unique properties that make it ideal for use in textiles. It is soft, strong, and moisture-wicking. It is also naturally UV-resistant.

Keel Labs is committed to creating a more sustainable future for the fashion industry. They believe that Kelsun™ can help to reduce the environmental impact of textiles, and they are working to make Kelsun™ more widely available.

How Kelsun™ is Made

Kelsun™ is made from the biopolymers found in kelp. Kelp is a type of seaweed that grows rapidly in the ocean. It is a renewable resource, meaning that it can be replanted and harvested without depleting the ocean's ecosystem. To make Kelsun™, the kelp is first harvested from the ocean. It is then cleaned and processed to extract the biopolymers. The biopolymers are then spun into yarn, which can be used to make a variety of textiles.

The Benefits of Kelsun™

Kelsun™ has a number of benefits over traditional textile fibers.

First, it is much more environmentally friendly. The production of Kelsun™ requires less water, energy, and chemicals than the production of traditional textiles.

Second, Kelsun™ is biodegradable. This means that it will break down naturally in the environment, without leaving behind any harmful pollutants.

Third, Kelsun™ has a number of unique properties that make it ideal for use in textiles. It is soft, strong, and moisture-wicking. It is also naturally UV-resistant.

The Future of Kelsun™

Keel Labs is committed to making Kelsun™ more widely available. They are working to scale up production and to develop new applications for Kelsun™. They believe that Kelsun™ has the potential to revolutionize the fashion industry and to help to create a more sustainable future.

Final thoughts.

Keel Labs is a company that is at the forefront of the sustainable textile movement. Their flagship product, Kelsun™, is a seaweed-based yarn that has a number of advantages over traditional textile fibers.

Kelsun™ is more environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and has a number of unique properties that make it ideal for use in textiles.

Keel Labs is committed to making Kelsun™ more widely available, and they believe that it has the potential to revolutionize the fashion industry.

Learn More about Keel Labs and Kelsun™

To learn more about Keel Labs and Kelsun™, please visit their website.

You can also follow them on social media:

• Twitter: @keellabs
• Instagram: @keellabs
• LinkedIn: Keel Labs