Anta Sports Products Limited, headquartered in China, is one of the world’s leading sportswear groups and a diversified brand owner. Its core portfolio includes Anta, Anta Kids, AntapluS, KingKow, Sprandi, and Maia Active, alongside licensed international labels such as FILA China, Descente, and Kolon Sport. Through its majority stake in Amer Sports, Anta also indirectly owns global leaders including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, Atomic, DeMarini, EvoShield, Armada, and ATEC. As an early adopter of Celys biodegradable polyester, Anta has been actively developing products with Celys’ leading compostable and degradable materials, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and industry innovation.
Kam Hing International Holdings Limited, founded in 1996 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2004 (stock code: 2307.HK), is a leading textile enterprise headquartered in Hong Kong. With subsidiaries across mainland China, Korea, and Singapore, Kam Hing employs over 7,300 people worldwide and has established a strong reputation in its vertical set up from fabric to garment supply. The Group has entered into an agreement with Celys to develop specialized fabrics using Celys-certified compostable staple fibres. Together, Kam Hing and Celys’ global team will collaborate to promote Celys-enabled sustainable fabric products worldwide.
Seeker, a leading yarn spinner based in Anhui, is recognized for its expertise in advanced coloured spinning technologies. The company has established a joint R&D and production partnership with Celys to pioneer the next generation of sustainable fibres. This collaboration aims to develop and commercialize the world’s first colour-dyed staple fibres with certified Celys compostable and degradable performance. By combining Seeker’s technical leadership in coloured spinning with Celys’ breakthrough biodegradable polyester innovation, the partnership seeks to set a new industry benchmark, delivering both environmental responsibility and high-performance textile solutions for global apparel and fashion markets.
De Bondt B.V., a global leader in high-quality knitting yarns, has partnered with CELYS, a pioneering innovator in sustainable textile solutions, to introduce KINDSOME. This ground breaking baby yarn blends 60% premium Merino wool with 40% CELYS compostable polyester. Their commitment to excellence and innovation has long positioned it as a trusted name in the knitting sector. By integrating CELYS compostable polyester De Bondt reinforces its dedication to advancing high-performance, sustainable materials in the craft industry.
Macquarie University, established in 1964 in Sydney, is a globally recognized research institution, renowned for innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry partnerships, advancing knowledge in sustainability, business, health, and technology. Celys and Macquarie University are partnered in an R&D project, aiming at developing the best standard and practise of Enzymetical Recycling Tehnology, which is a biological recycling method in textile, besides physical recycle and chemical recycle methods.
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) is funded by the HKSAR Government’s Innovation and Technology Commission and hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. HKRITA enhances the textile and apparel industry’s competitiveness through applied research, technology transfer, and commercialisation, while driving sustainable progress for society. Its research strategy is built on five pillars: material separation, green materials, microplastics solutions, AI sorting, and performance textiles, each delivering targeted innovations aligned with industry needs and global trends.
