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The moment has arrived...Introducing The Kelsun™ Blanket Shirt We collaborated with Outerknown to create a limited run of their signature Blanket Shirt made, in part, from SEAWEED. Yes, Outerknown is proud to be the world’s first brand to debut and sell clothing crafted with Kelsun™ fiber in collaboration with Keel Labs. Crafted in a blend of 70% Regenerative Organic Certified® Cotton and 30% Kelsun™ alginate fiber, that comes in just a tad bit lighter than the original Blanket Shirt. We only made a limited run, get them before they are gone. Link to purchase 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gt7b_bFZ

At ISPO Munich, Kelsun™ took to display as part of the Sustainability Hub’s Circular Experience. Presented by Studio Nima, the exhibition focused on algae, showcasing its lifecycle from natural ecosystems, through its cultivation in the lab, to high-performing materials and products all the way to its end of life. Viewers had a glimpse into our process, from seaweed to fiber to textile. 🌿

We’ve come a long way in our journey to create a scalable fiber from seaweed biopolymers. From our beginnings as a Biodesign Challenge project to moving from NY to NC to scaling up and producing commercially available products made with Kelsun™, we couldn’t be happier with what we’ve accomplished these past 7 years, and can’t wait to share what’s ahead as we continue to innovate and grow Keel Labs. 🌱 Music by: https://lnkd.in/ekDSWvCg License code: QOMLHK9QPSALR0CC

#sustainablesourcing for #outdoorsports ⁉️Alternatives to synthetic and fuel based fabrics exist ! Moving Towards Sustainability: As we continue to navigate the challenges of environmental sustainability, the outdoor industry is at a critical juncture. Here are four key alternatives and initiatives that are transforming the use of synthetic materials: 1. Biobased Textiles 👋 Beth Jensen & Textile Exchange 2. Recycled and Regenerated Materials : 👋 CARBIOS Emmanuel LADENT 🌏 CEO CARBIOS to produce garments made from 100% enzymatically recycled polyester thks to a brand coalition Begüm Kürkçü, Marie-Laure Piednoir 3. Natural Fibers and Regenerative Agriculture: Initiatives like Land to Market’s regenerative agriculture certification by The Woolmark Company 👋 Damien Pommeret 4. Seaweed and Marine-Based Solutions: Companies like BYSCO - Byssus Company and Burton Snowboards are developing products. And a special a 👋 Keel Labs Tessa Callaghan & Taylor Oryall you were exhibited on material labs during ISPO Let's continue to innovate and transform our relationship with performance and sustainability in the outdoor industry. A huge thanks to Sport-guide.com that always support my investigations ! #Sustainability #OutdoorIndustry #SyntheticAlternatives #CircularEconomy

Last week, One Magazine celebrated the release of their 20th issue, the Responsibility Issue, which highlights sustainable designers, artists, and innovators. We were honored to display Kelsun™ fiber alongside unspun™ at the Williamsburg event. Thank you, One Magazine! No.20 is out now! Click to the link below to get your copy ⤵️ 🔗 https://www.onemag.us/no20

We are excited to announce that our Co-Founder and CEO Tessa Callaghan was awarded the Emerging Woman CEO in Sustainability Award 2024 by Women's Tabloid! Proudly founded by women, Keel Labs is grateful to be supported by organizations that uplift women in entrepreneurship. 

NewYorkBIO is thrilled to announce that Tessa Callaghan will be presenting at the Life Science Company Showcase at the New York Stock Exchange on December 9, 2024 This is a fantastic opportunity for investors to engage with companies making cutting-edge advancements in healthcare and life sciences. Companies, including Keel Labs will present groundbreaking insights and scientific innovation that shapes the future for better health outcomes. Do not miss this unique chance to witness a scientifically captivating presentation and connect with leading minds in biosciences. Investors and finance professionals are welcome to join us at the NYSE to discover where innovation meets investment potential! Request registration here (https://lnkd.in/e2kWSNmK). #NewYorkBIO #LifeScienceShowcase #NYBIO #BiotechInnovation #InvestInScience #NYSE

We are beyond excited to see such engagement and excitement as we showcased innovative circular and bio-based materials in our Material Lab and Circular Experience at ISPO Munich 2024.   The Circular Experience was all about algae, showcasing its lifecycle from natural ecosystems, through its cultivation in the lab, to high-performing materials and products all the way to its end of life. We featured pioneering innovations from material designers, research projects, startups and companies available in the market. We showcased Keel Labs' Kelsun fiber made from seaweed, revoltech's new leather alternative material MATTR, Algaeing's dyes and inks, and a running shoe made from algae-based fibers from BIOTEXFUTURE, a joint research project from adidas and RWTH Aachen. One highlight certainly was the symbiotic swimsuit with bioluminescent algae designed by Bio Crafted and inspiring design works such as Carbogem, a concrete alternative made of microalgae, shells and oysters or fabrics dyed from algae-extracted pigments by Anna Cain.  In the Material Lab, visitors could explore a diverse range of biomaterial innovations and learn about their potential for circularity. We were happy to highlight promising innovations such as KUORI ’s biopolymer based on walnut shells and olive pits, Reselo's rubber polymer made from birch bark, St3ms fiber extracted from banana plant stem, Rheom Materials biopolymer resin and leather alternative based on bacterial processes, or leather alternatives based on mycelium, the root-like structure of fungi, developed by MYThings. And many more! We will compile more infos about all exhibitors and share them with you soon! Other highlights included several sessions on the Green Stage in the Sustainability Hub that Leonhard was moderating. He was speaking with Sarah Harbarth, Co-Founder of Kuori and François Delaunoy, CEO of Gecko Components, a spin-off of Decathlon Pulse, about their collaborative approach to bring bio-based materials into the sports industry. He was discussing the complexities of Supply Chain Transparency with Nick Allen, Director of Transparency at Patagonia, Bettina Roth, Head of Quality Management at VAUDE, Barbara Oswald Bader, bluesign technologies ag and Philipp G. Mayer, Co-Founder of Retraced, and finally with Josefin Larsson, Co-Founder at Reselo, Fred Dennis, Co-Founder at ESG Brands and Nicole Espey, Project Management at BIOTEXFUTURE, about current challenges and breakthroughs of circular materials in sports. A big thanks to the ISPO Team, Alexandra Denker, Anna Bachem, Lena Haushofer, Veronika Gstoettl, Christoph Rapp, Tobias Gröber; Anna Rodewald and Cira Riedel from GreenroomVoice; Tim Hempel from meplan GmbH, and to our exhibitors who were on site with us, we are excited about the great vibe that you all contributed to. And of course, a big thanks to the Studio Nima team for the exceptional work the last couple of weeks Jana Maria Pichler, Elisabeth Harwardt and Szimona Zaharieva 🙌

Earlier this week, our Co-Founder & COO Aleks Gosiewski was featured on the Activation Energy Podcast with Selma Duhović, providing insight into common seaweed growing and harvesting methods including beachcast, trimming, and farming and their effects on ecosystems. To learn more about responsible seaweed sourcing and Keel Labs’ journey to create Kelsun™ fiber, listen to Activation Energy: Episode 43 on Spotify and Apple Music. 🌿 🌊 🔗 Podcast Link: https://lnkd.in/gBSwckhX Music: https://lnkd.in/eV34V2Dk License code: EINSDRTMKZL8BFCA

Now is your chance to catch Kelsun fiber in person - at ISPO Munich! Learn more about our process in creating our seaweed biopolymer fiber, and see the material firsthand. From 12/3-12/5, you can see Kelsun will on display at the Sustainability Hub in Hall A2! Big thanks to Studio Nima for having us 🌿