On this episode I am talking to the inspiring Julian Ellis-Brown. Julian is the co-founder and CEO of Saltyco, an early-stage startup developing next-generation textiles from the fashion industry.
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Julian and I discuss his own sustainability journey, how and why Saltyco was born, what is material innovation, what is regenerative agriculture and how it impacts the fashion industry and why it's important. We talk about how Saltyco is developing different innovative materials such as their first product, BioPuff, a plant base fibre filled material, the reconstruction of ecosystems and how we envision the future of fashion, plus so much more.
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Julian is co-founder and CEO of Saltyco, an early-stage startup developing next-generation textiles from the fashion industry. Originally trained as an engineer, Julian founded Saltyco during his postgraduate program alongside Neloufar Taheri, Antonia Jara and Finlay Duncan at Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art. Saltyco’s mission is to connect environmental regeneration to material production through innovative materials that are derived from restored ecosystems such as wetlands. Saltyco’s first product is BioPuff® is a plant-based alternative to goose-down for use in outerwear. BioPuff® is designed to be lightweight and warm and created from fibres grown in regenerated wetlands.
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On The Lou Stokes podcast you'll hear inspirational conversations with fascinating guests from all over the globe sharing their thoughts & insights on sustainable fashion, conscious consumerism and empowerment. Now is the time to take action and be the change you want to see in the world.
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Lou Stokes is a Sustainable Fashion expert, author and international speaker, yoga and meditation teacher. Find out more about Lou at instagram @byloustokes or on www.loustokes.com