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Sarah Jankowsky
Co-founder and COO of valupa
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About Sarah
Sarah Jankowsky is the co-founder and COO of valupa, an innovative fashion company that developes and produces sustainable fashion trims made from biodegradable materials, which are also suitable for the circular economy. My aspiration is to revolutionize the fashion industry while fostering a positive impact on the environment. Before valupa I co-founded Brea, an app for breast cancer patients. Always open to, network, up for new challenges and learning opportunities to thrive and make a positive difference.
About Valupa
valupa developes and produces biodegradable and fossil-free fashion trims (e.g., buckles, buttons, lingerie rings, rivets, D-rings) for the fashion industry. Most of the designs are also suitable for the circular economy. Through a combination of additive manufacturing (3D printing) and injection molding, processes are made transparent, digitized, and efficient. All products are produced locally in Germany to keep supply chains short.
The company also develops its own in-house bio-based material, utilizing waste streams from the cosmetics and food industries, protecting virgin materials, and redefining how we perceive waste. Once the material is fully developed, it will be produced at scale and made available for sale to other companies and industries.