Pangaia (company)

Pangaia is a fashion and materials science company founded in 2018. It sells athleisure, wardrobe materials and graphic T-shirts.[1][2] The company operates globally, with research and development of sustainable materials taking place in Florence, Italy.[3] In 2025 Pangaia named former Inditex director Daniel Gómez Rojas as its CEO.

History

Pangaia originated from Future Tech Lab, an incubator focused on material innovation founded by Miroslava Duma.[4] Duma, initially a fashion influencer, transitioned into venture capital and played a key role in developing technologies and brands focused on sustainability and materials science.[4] The brand rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, supported by high-profile figures including Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Carmen Busquets, and Leonardo DiCaprio.[4][3]

In 2021, Pangaia acquired the business branches of the Italian companies Grado Zero Espace and Grado Zero Innovation, both pioneers in technical textiles and advanced insulation materials. Following this, it established the R&D subsidiary Pangaia Grado Zero Srl, based in Florence. One of the key technologies involved in the acquisition was FLWRDWN™, a patented vegan thermal insulation made from wildflowers, biopolymers and cellulose-based aerogel. Originally developed by Grado Zero Innovation, the IP was sold to Pangaia through Future Tech Lab and became central to its bio-material portfolio.

Collaborations

Pangaia has collaborated with artists, fashion brands, and sustainable material innovators such as Timberland,[13] Takashi Murakami, Ambush, Alexander Wang, The Woolmark Company, Evrnu, and Kenny Scharf.[14] Other notable partners include Polestar,[15] Headspace, Wagamama, Costa Brazil, Coral Gardeners, and Hyosung.[16][17]

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