This July, Uncaged Innovations was part of Texworld and Apparel Sourcing NYC – Summer 2025 Edition, held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. As the largest sourcing event on the East Coast, Texworld NYC brought together hundreds of global textile manufacturers, designers, and sustainability leaders under one roof.
At the heart of the showcase: ELEVATE™, our next-generation biomaterial made from grain-based structural proteins.
Crafted to meet the highest industry standards for durability, flexibility, and aesthetics—without relying on animal products, tanning chemicals, or fossil-fuel plastics—ELEVATE™ offers a compelling alternative for brands rethinking what performance and sustainability should look like.
Exploring the Future of Materials
Texworld NYC has long been recognized as a key destination for forward-thinking creators and sourcing professionals. This year’s edition highlighted a new wave of sustainable textile innovation—one in which materials like ELEVATE™ play a leading role.
Attendees had the opportunity to experience our material up close, including exclusive samples and products designed with ELEVATE™. From fashion to accessories, the exhibit offered a tangible look into what bio-based, plastic-free design can achieve.
Why It Matters
With demand growing for ethical, scalable, and high-performance alternatives to traditional leather, events like Texworld provide a vital platform for raising awareness—and setting new expectations—for what’s possible.
At Uncaged, we believe the future of design is rooted in materials that adapt, perform, and respect the planet. And we’re proud to be part of a community pushing that future forward.