INNOVATORS OF COLOUR
WHAT WE DO
SAGES is a start up pioneering phytochemical extractions and biochemical dyeing processes for sustainable colouration
WHY WE DO IT
Synthetic dyes are responsible for 20% of global wastewater
Derived from carbon intensive petroleum and coal tar, these dyes rely on non-biodegradable chemicals that are toxic, mutagenic, carcinogenic, and highly polluting. Their chemical dye effluent causes contamination, kills marine life, damages soil, and contaminates the food chain and drinking supply.
With new regulations to eliminate hazardous chemicals imminent, rapidly scalable solutions are desperately needed.
HOW WE DO IT
SAGES' breakthrough
bio-chemical processes eliminate the need for synthetic dyes entirely
Our dyes are a like-for-like replacement for synthetic dyes and are available in a wide range of commercial colours spanning pinks, blues, greens, yellows and purples; all derived from non-edible food waste.
Developed for ease of implementation, they have been successfully integrated into a range of industrial applications from fashion and textiles to papers and inks and are designed for cost-effective manufacture at industrial scales.
Backed by cutting edge research
SAGES is working with world leading researchers in colour chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science to design a scalable, cost-effective solution. Our research partners include...
Meet the SAGES team
Emily Taylor
Co-founder & CEO
Emily has years of industry experience working within global textile suppliers. She leads on SAGES’ long-term vision, commercial development and business planning.
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Alice Simpson
Co-founder & CTO
Alice has worked for international brands such as H&M and Uniqlo and has specialised in dye research at London College of Fashion. She works on technical development and scalability.
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Courtney Plumb
Head of Supply and Production
Courtney has over a decade of experience working in suppliers, managing and organising production and logistics for global manufacturers in the textiles industry.
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Fearne Johnson
Colour Chemist
Fearne has 30+ years of colour chemistry experience and is a fellow at University of Leeds. Over the past two years, she has been working with SAGES on dye research and development.
Franky Mak
Scientific Lead
Franky is a Chartered Colourist who consults with SAGES ensuring that our process is scalable and cost effective. With 20+ years experience in Colour Science, Fabric Research and Development.
Pete Blake
Non Executive Director
Pete has decades of experience building and exiting successful start-ups and works with SAGES on market strategy, scaling, and governance.
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Join our team!
Please email a cover letter and CV to info@sageslondon.com.
We are currently looking for.........
Contract role - suited to someone with senior experience
To optimise and design scale systems for SAGES pilot production
Process Engineer