Under the terms of the agreement, Citizens of Humanity will debut clothing made from Pili’s Eco-Indigo biobased indigo dye in 2025. “Our partnership with Pili represents a pivotal moment in our industry’s journey towards a more regenerative future,” Amy Williams, CEO of Citizens of Humanity Group, told Forbes. “As textile manufacturing continues to consume vast amounts of dyes annually (2 million tons), it’s imperative that we embrace innovative solutions to mitigate its environmental impact. Pili’s technology addresses this challenge head-on and offers high-performance denim color ranges.”
To date, Pili has produced 3 tons of its biobased indigo using a combination of industrial fermentation and sustainable chemistry.