Following a successful $12 million funding round, her company has developed a new manufacturing technology based on natural fibres that can replace conventional plastics, which are harmful to the environment. By combining 3D printing with a streamlined production process, Simplyfiber produces items that are more eco-friendly, cost-effective and visually appealing, offering a transformative shift for the clothing and automotive sectors.

About Maria Intscher-Owrang

Maria Intscher-Owrang, the Co-Founder and CEO of Simplifyber, started the company after 24 years of working as a fashion designer in Europe and the US. Her critically-acclaimed designs have been featured on the covers and pages of the international fashion press for two decades. Skilled in design, material sourcing and an expert in garment construction, Maria is a passionate advocate for the modernization of the fashion industry and sustainable redesign of the apparel supply chain.