About Fiiba

Fiiba is a next-gen textile developer, producing yarn and fabrics for fashion from agricultural banana waste; a 50million tonne annual by-product of the food industry. Fiiba fibre’s carbon footprint is 90% lower than organic cotton. It is also 3X stronger, dyefast, washable and blendable. Fiiba fibre causes 0 deforestation, uses 0 plastic, 0 water, 0 land, 0 insecticides. In comparison, it takes the equivalent of an adult’s drinking water for a whole year to make ONE cotton t-shirt. Fiiba will raise 1 million farmers out of poverty by 2030 by paying for their waste, as well as providing free organic fertiliser - the natural byproduct of the extraction process - for zero waste circularity. Fiiba is different from other banana yarns because its solar-powered technology enables consistent quality soft fibre, at 40-60% lower price. In the future, Fiiba will bring its unique supply chain and technology to other fibrous waste streams across multiple geographies. Diversifying fibre sourcing secures future supply, driving equitable supply chains for a future fit and resilient fashion industry.

Founder of Fiiba

Sarah Angold, Founder

Sarah is the founder and CEO of Fiiba, a next-generation textile developer scaling sustainable materials for the fashion industry made from 100% agricultural waste. Fiiba fibre has 1/10 the carbon footprint of conventional cotton, a 100% transparent supply chain, and raises low-income farmers out of poverty by paying for their waste and providing free organic fertiliser (a natural by-product of Fiiba’s innovation) that promotes long-term soil health.

Previously, Sarah founded a global accessories brand selling to luxury stores like Harvey Nichols, Joyce Hong Kong and Bergdorf Goodman. Her designs have graced the covers of Vogue across the world and are still coveted for the red carpet by celebrities from Cara Delavigne and Lily Cole to Kim Kardashian. Launches include a Sarah Angold for Topshop line.

As well as designing for the runway at Paris Fashion Week, Sarah is an active investor, consultant, and super-connector with over two decades of experience as a thought leader and trend forecaster in fashion. Sarah’s collaborative ethos has led to projects across a breadth of industries, from designing concept cars for Toyota in Japan to bespoke 3D printed wearable tech for Avery Dennison and exhibitions at the Design Museum.

Sarah is now deeply involved with experimental social innovation initiatives that incorporate emerging technologies for fashion. She is a board advisor for multiple fashion, tech, and ESG-focused start-ups and is an experienced mentor within the world-leading accelerator programme at Imperial College. Sarah runs supper clubs that bring together members of the British Parliament, academics, and industry leaders to debate topics around fashion’s sustainable transition and is a seasoned speaker at international conferences like Premiere Vision Paris. Sarah also lectures at top-tier institutions, including the London College of Fashion, and drives progress in fashion education as part of Instituto Marangoni’s advisory committee, as well as through her own sustainable fashion programme in partnership with Cartier.