About Us
Keel Labs was founded as a platform for materials innovation, expanding the possibilities of ocean-based resources to transform the way we live. Anchored in the exploration of novel marine inputs, Keel Labs operates as a center for developing the next generation of climate-forward material solutions rooted in nature.
This philosophy led to the development of Kelsun®, our flagship fiber made from seaweed-derived biopolymers. By beginning our process in the ocean, we eliminate reliance on arable land and avoid the harmful additives commonly used in land-based agriculture, such as pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
Our Beginnings
Keel Labs was founded by Tessa Callaghan and Aleks Gosiewski as design students, seeking a way to tackle the issue of textile waste in the fashion industry. They decided to create a solution to the fundamental root of the issue: the materials. With the belief that they could transform material science in collaboration with nature and community, Keel Labs was born.
Keel Labs, begun as AlgiKnit in 2017, officially became Keel Labs in 2022.
Our Team
Aleks Gosiewski,
Co-founder & CEO
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Chris Mekeel, PhD.
CTO
Dustin Griner, Esq.
CFO
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