Innovative Entrepreneur Creates Durable Tights Using Bulletproof Vest Material, Aims for Sustainable Swimsuits

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Innovative Entrepreneur Creates Durable Tights Using Bulletproof Vest Material, Aims for Sustainable Swimsuits

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Innovative Entrepreneur Creates Durable Tights Using Bulletproof Vest Material, Aims for Sustainable Swimsuits

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Katherine Homuth, a Canadian tech entrepreneur, founded a company making durable sheer tights from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, a material used in bulletproof vests.
Homuth's tights can last significantly longer than traditional pairs, addressing the environmental impact of billions of stockings ending up in landfills.
Her company, SRTX, aims to expand beyond tights into sustainable materials, including a non-toxic water-repellant fabric for future swimsuit lines.
With recent investments totaling $143 million, the company has shifted to retail partnerships, including deals with H&M and others to enhance distribution.
Homuth's goal is to revolutionize textiles while increasing production to 30 million pairs by 2027, showcasing commitment to innovation and sustainability.

For more details, visit the original article [here](https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyfeldman/2025/01/01/this-founder-created-tights-made-from-bulletproof-vest-materials-next-up-sustainable-swimsuits/).