OUR 5 CORE VALUES ARE THREADED INTRINSICALLY THROUGH ALL WE DO.

AT 5THREAD WE THINK THERE IS A BETTER FUTURE FOR THE CLOTHING AND TEXTILE INDUSTRY, AN INDUSTRY WE RECOGNISE IS NOT SUSTAINABLE IN ITSELF.

Our Vision

5THREAD BELIEVE IN A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, BROUGHT ABOUT BY SYSTEMS CHANGE AND A REDESIGN IN HOW WE CONSIDER THE CLOTHING AND TEXTILES INDUSTRY.

The change needs to empower all those in the value chain involved in designing, sourcing and buying fabrics, components and distributing and delivering products. Our linear production model is outdated and ineffective for the new era of clothing and textile production.

Technology is here to help if brought together with a deep understanding of our role in our planet’s ecosystem. Given the right guidance and tools for change, our industry’s leaders and pioneers can align for the good of all people, the planet and their profit.

READ OUR STORY AND THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE OF THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY

OUR VALUES

Joanna Czutkowna

JOANNA IS A CONSULTANT AND DOCTORAL RESEARCHER SPECIALISING IN CIRCULARITY WITHIN SPORTS APPAREL. SHE HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN PRODUCT INNOVATION AND GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS.

With over 20 years of international experience, based in China for 10 years, she has managed global sourcing strategy and innovation departments for some of the world’s largest fashion brands.

Working across every part of the product development and production process she has extensive hands-on industry insight into systems change which she uses to support organisations’ transition towards more circular business models. She is completing her PhD at Loughborough University in the UK focusing on circular economy for football apparel.