Alissa Baier-Lentz ’11: Threading Change at Kintra Fibers

In this episode of Campus to Career, Dean Cronqvist and Tori Nguyen '26 sit down with Alissa Baier-Lentz '11, the Co-Founder & COO of Kintra Fibers to understand innovative strides the company has taken for a more sustainable future in fashion.Kintra Fibers, supported by H&M, is a cutting-edge materials science company revolutionizing the apparel industry. They've crafted a proprietary biobased and biodegradable polyester, seamlessly blending eco-consciousness with standard manufacturing practices.Alissa, a fervent advocate for circular fashion, has shared her insights at prestigious events including the United Nations, SXSW, COP26, Milan Fashion Week, and EARTHDAY. Alissa's work has earned recognition from esteemed groups such as Forbes 30 Under 30, the United Nations Conscious Fashion Campaign, and the Think Beyond Plastics Textile Innovation Award.Watch this episode with Alissa on YouTube and subscribe to our channel. You can also follow us on social media @chapmanargyros.