From a bold idea in 2017 to industry-ready innovation today, Kintra’s journey is defined by breakthroughs.
2019
Co-founders Billy McCall and Alissa Baier-Lentz meet, united by a mission to reduce pollution in the apparel supply chain.
2020
Produces the first spool of Kintra yarn on lab-scale equipment. Closes first funding round.
2021
Opens first dedicated lab. Scales from lab to pilot production, proving resin and yarn viability in both knit and woven fabrics.
2022
Launches Fashion for Good consortium with Inditex, Bestseller, and Reformation. Closes a funding round led by H&M with key industry and institutional investors.
2023
Builds a state-of-the-art resin and fiber science lab. Completes performance and dyeing tests, surpassing industry standards. Adds leading mill partners.
2024
Develops the first garment prototype.Produces over one ton of resin to date. Completes first yarn production run on commercial equipment.
