(L-R): Loom Carbon co-founders Ryan Wiener and Tich Munyikwa and Singapore Fashion Council’s Benjamin Tan
The Singapore Fashion Council (SFC) has invested US$300,000 in Loom Carbon, a local climate tech startup, as part of its inaugural accelerator programme, The Bridge Fashion Innovator (TBFI) Scale Up.
Loom Carbon will receive tailored mentorship, enhanced investment readiness support, and access to a curated network of investors, corporate partners, and government stakeholders through the TBFI programme.
The startup will also benefit from pilot opportunities across Singapore and Southeast Asia.
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About 92 million tonnes of textile waste are landfilled or incinerated annually. Loom Carbon aims to solve this massive textile waste challenge using technology.
The company utilises a proprietary, science-led approach that adapts proven pyrolysis technology. Its modular pyrolysis system converts mixed discarded textiles into high-value circular materials. These resultant materials include bio black and renewable oil, which can then be utilised as low-carbon fuels or precursors for new textile production.
During conversion, Loom Carbon removes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics. The modular systems are deployable at the source and designed to scale rapidly.
Benjamin Tan, Senior Director of Innovation & Technology at SFC, said: “Textile waste is one of the fashion industry’s most persistent and overlooked challenges. Innovations like Loom Carbon are crucial for advancing real, science-based solutions that move us closer to a truly circular economy. Their impact-driven approach aligns strongly with SFC’s vision of building Asia into a vibrant hub for responsible fashion.”
To achieve its scale-up ambitions, Loom Carbon is collaborating with world-leading research and academic institutions in Singapore, the US, and South Africa. The company is targeting commissioning its first commercial plant in Singapore, which is expected to have the capacity to process more than 20,000 tonnes of textile waste annually.
Ryan Wiener, co-founder at Loom Carbon, added. “SFC is playing an important role in promoting sustainability and innovation across Southeast Asia… we align perfectly with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030, and now with the SFC on board, we are well positioned to deliver impact at home and across the region.”
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The TBFI Scale Up, launched in 2025, is SFC’s dedicated accelerator for growth-stage ventures in fashion, beauty, and fashion-tech, offering personalised, one-on-one mentorship rather than a conventional cohort-based programme.
Filipino startup Phinix is another player in this segment. This startup runs a recycling centre that collects textile wastes and transforms them into higher valued products such as footwear, fashion accessories and lifestyle pieces.
Recently, Nibertex, a Singapore- and Philippines-based deeptech startup specialising in waterproof breathable membranes, closed a US$7 million Series A funding round led by TNB Aura. The startup develops PFAS-free membrane solutions for the textile industry.
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