WE LOVE TEXTILES
Fabrikology believes we can help create a better future.
Our daily work focuses on supporting the transition of the textile value
chain to more sustainable products and processes.
WE UNDERSTAND
Textiles and apparel is a $2.5-3 trillion business.
We contribute to GHG, water,
chemical and energy issues.
We need science to support the move
to more sustainable solutions
We need to focus and improve the products and initiatives that will make the most difference.
WE WORK
to accelerate circularity by convening members of the existing textile supply chain with innovators, creating new links and mapping the development of new circular supply chains
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to create brand marketing initiatives to communicate verifiable environmental efforts
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to develop more sustainable technologies through collaborations with technology providers, and brands and retailer’s product development teams.
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THE TEAM
KARLA MAGRUDERFOUNDERKarla has been in the textile industry for more than 30 years with global experience from fiber to finished garments. She has in-depth experience with sustainable fibers and materials; developing strategies, bring new products to market and convening groups to accelerate growth. She founded fabrikology international in 2003 where she has led her team in both for-profit and non-profit work. She is currently a member of Textile Exchange’s Governance board and an advisory board member of the Sustainable Textile School.
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ELAYNE MASTERSONCOLLABORATING PARTNERElayne has extensive knowledge of sustainability strategy, initiatives and implementation, product development, garment manufacturing, sourcing, merchandising, and in depth understanding of the US brand/retail industry. Elayne served Textile Exchange as Board Chair for 6 years and continues as Senior Advisor, and lead for the rPET working group. She has previously been Director of Merchandising for Esquel Apparel, CMO of Wet Seal, Vice President Sourcing and Product Development at the Disney Store and Director at Express. Elayne has a Master of Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. Elayne has extensive experience from fiber to garment.
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CLIENT LIST
Toray Ultrasuede • Nordstrom • W.E. Connor • Lubrizol • Lenzing • Eastman • Manduka • Natureworks
Nanotex • Applied Textiles • Helly Hansen • eVent • Textile Intelligence • 180s • Alaska Airlines
Ellery Homestyles • Messe Frankfurt • Taiwan Textile Federation • Textile Exchange • Carhartt • First Green
Circle Economy • Accelerating Circularity Project • Kaltex
Nanotex • Applied Textiles • Helly Hansen • eVent • Textile Intelligence • 180s • Alaska Airlines
Ellery Homestyles • Messe Frankfurt • Taiwan Textile Federation • Textile Exchange • Carhartt • First Green
Circle Economy • Accelerating Circularity Project • Kaltex