2014 – Founded
Team of scientists from Australia, Japan, the U.K., and China.
2020.8 – Scientific Breakthrough
A breakthrough is made, and the first compostable fibre is produced outside of the lab
2023 – First Industry Award
Won the Green Challenge 2023 Excellent Sustainable Application Award,
2024 - Global industry tour
Show cased at 15+ major events world wide, including London, Shanghai, New York, and Paris.
2024 - Awards & Recognition
GRA – Sustainable Technology InnovatorI SPO Textrends SS'2024 TOP TEN – Outer Layer Marie Claire Sustainability Awards
2025 – Regional Expansion
Expansion of branch offices in Taiwan and Italy to support the growth of the Business Development team
2025 – Industry Leadership
Expansion of R&D capabilities with a new Sydney facility (coming soon!).
2015 – R&D Division Established
Dr. Gray Li, assembling a world-class team specialising in polymer science
2021 – Certification
Celys Becomes the World’s First Certified Compostable Polyester Fibre achieving BPI & DIN certification
2024 – Global Market Launch of Celys™ Compostable Polyester
February 2024: Official launch event in London, introducing the first certified compostable polyester fiber
2025 – Sustained Growth
Key hires brought into the Executive team to drive global expansion
2025 – Industry Awards
Finalist - Drapers Conscious Fashion Awards Short listed for the Sustasia Fashion Prize
