Kym Canter, Founder
The BIOFUR® company was founded by fashion industry veteran Kym Canter as a vehicle to continue her exploration of next generation materials, primarily focused on creating petrochemical free and animal-free fur. In 2017 Kym launched House of Fluff, a NYC-based, animal-free material innovation studio and outerwear brand dedicated to redefining fur for the next generation of consumers.
Kym is a sought-after expert on next generation materials, cruelty-free fashion, ethics, and sustainability. She has spoken on panels sponsored by the National Retail Federation, The Business of Fashion, New York University, The Material Innovation Initiative, Vegan Women Summit, and the Real Real. Kym has been quoted discussing her point of view about the future of fur, sustainability and entrepreneurship in the Wall Street Journal, Vogue, BOF, InStyle, O The Oprah Winfrey Magazine, and the BBC.
Our Partners
Gerard Nijhoving, Senbis
Senbis Polymer Innovations, based in the Netherlands, is a technology company specializing in biopolymers and fibers. Their goal is to reduce microplastic pollution and carbon emissions by developing novel fibers from biopolymers that are fit-for-purpose and scalable. Some successful innovations include biodegradable trimmerline, artificial grass and ropes for fishery, horticulture and agriculture. The newly developed technologies are upscaled with production partners, which allows Senbis to focus on the next R&D project. Their big, audacious goal is to develop a biodegradable replacement for textile polyester that is scalable and affordable.
David Parkes, Concept III
For more than 40 years, Concept III has been at the forefront of the performance textile industry. Founded by David Parkes in 1983 and with offices in both America and Europe, Concept III works alongside leading mills and tech innovators to source, develop, and produce new fabric-based solutions. Constantly in search of new materials, revolutionary technologies, and innovative processes with ever-higher environmental compliance, Concept III is dedicated to keeping the performance textile industry moving forward.