Leading the next generation of Sustainable Textile Finishing
Founder
Trisha L. Andrew, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer
Trisha L. Andrew, Ph.D. (MIT ‘11), is the inventor of the proprietary Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) platform technology for textiles. As Soliyarn’s founder & CSO, Dr. Andrew continues to invent new finishes using the core platform technology. She is also a Professor of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering at UMass Amherst and Director of the Wearable Electronics Lab at UMass. She is a thought leader and an expert in adapting fibers and fabrics for technological applications using sustainable chemical processing, such as seamlessly embedding electronics into wearable systems. Her research lab in UMass, Amherst has pioneered the use of chemical vapor deposition for creating textile electronics, demonstrating its utility in creating a plethora of wear- and wash-stable conductive garments that have found use in heated garments specifically for US military. As the Primary Inventor & Research Lead in Soliyarn, she primarily focuses on using the same technology to develop eco-friendly & cost effective textile finishes for the industry.
- PhD Organic & Materials Chemistry, MIT
- Director Wearable Electronics Lab (WELab), UMass Amherst
- Forbes 30 Under 30 (Energy)
- 2014 Packard Winner
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Founder
Trisha L. Andrew, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer
Co-founder
Adrian J. Beach
Chief Executive Officer
Adrian Beach, M.S., PMP, has over 15 years of experience managing engineering and science projects, programs and PMO’s. Adrian leads Soliyarn’s business strategy & operations to commercialize the CVD technology platform for the textile industry. Adrian has brought multiple technologies to market in his role as a Director of Innovation Center, UMass. Amherst. Adrian holds an M.S. in Operations Management from Northeastern University and an MBA from UMass Amherst, and he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Co-founder
Adrian J. Beach
Chief Executive Officer
Our Team
In our quest to eliminate textile waste – a global challenge of our generation, a sharp & mission driven team is essential. Get to know the dedicated individuals who drive Soliyarn’s vision forward, and explore the opportunity to join us in our impactful journey.
Our Team
Origins
Soliyarn: Innovation Inspired by Tradition
Ethos
Ethos
Vision
Disrupt textile processing: Sustainable platform technology that improves quality & consistency, increase throughput & lower costs to both business & environment.
Mission
Our mission is positive environmental impact and perpetual textile tech innovation. Our platform technology takes the resource-intensive processes used for extensive treatment of textiles and it replaces them with one clean, continuous and efficient process. Our customers get improved quality and consistency, higher throughput, and lower costs.
Saving the planet is a byproduct!
Adventurous, Innovative, Fun, Treehugger. Established in 2018, Soliyarn emerged to tackle a textile industry challenge: water waste. Leveraging Chemical Vapor Deposition technology, we pioneered a game-changing solution. Our approach transforms textiles into functional fabrics while preserving original feel, form & hand feel. This innovation enhances fabrics’ potential to do more with less.
PARTNERSHIP AND INVESTMENT
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COMMUNITY
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CONTACT US
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