Leith textiles venture weaves growth plan
An Edinburgh-based textiles product manufacturer, whose clients including the V& A Dundee and Creative Scotland, is to expand its premises and create additional jobs.
Kalopsia Collective, which focuses on a circular econo - my business model involving an ethical and sustainable manufacturing process to help reduce waste, was founded by former fashion designer Nina Falk and graphic designer Adam Robertson in 2012.
The firm, which is based in the Leith area, offers custom designed and manufactured clothing and accessories and an“assemble” service using fabric provided by clients to produce batch white label accessories, including ties, bags, dresses, cushions and totes.
Kalopsia, which became a social enterprise in 2016, is now gearing up to expand its base and increase the team from five to eight by the summer.
Support from Business Gateway Edinburgh over the last year includes ongoing business development, marketing and help to build the venture’s net work with related industries.
Robertson said: “We’ve seen an overwhelming engagement from both our clients and consumers with our environmental and social missions, resulting in a notable increase in our sales year-onyear.”
Susan Harkins, head of Business Gateway Edinburgh, added: “We are delighted to be able to support Kalopsia who are leading the way in sustainable and environmental design and manufacturing in Scotland and creating new jobs.”