Start Up #214: REPAMANA - Upcycling Discarded Bedsheets to Designer Clothes!

Dars Juson is Co-Founder & Creative Director at REPAMANA.REPAMANA is a circular social enterprise based in Quezon City, Philippines, dedicated to repurposing discarded hotel textiles into a variety of products, including ready-to-wear garments and renewed hotel amenities. Founded by creative entrepreneur Darius "Dars" Jireh Juson, along with collaborators Allesandra Gutierrez and Earl Marquez, the initiative addresses the significant environmental impact of textile waste, particularly from the hospitality industry. The brand's name, REPAMANA, reflects its mission: "RE" signifies repurposing, while "PAMANA" is the Filipino word for inheritance, symbolizing the transformation of discarded materials into valuable items that can be cherished across generations. Their debut collection, "Chapter 0: Origins," features elevated pambahay (loungewear) crafted from upcycled hotel bedsheets, emphasizing longevity, versatility, and functionality.This episode is recorded live at Benilde HIFI in Manila.IN THIS EPISODE | 00:46 Ano ang REPAMANA? | 02:56 What problem is being solved? | 08:02 What solution is being provided? | 27:07 What are stories behind the startup? | 45:26 What is the vision? | 51:32 How can listeners find more information?REPAMANA | Facebook | Fund the ProjectBENILDE HIFI | Website | FacebookTHIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:SPROUT SOLUTIONS | Website: https://sprout.ph | Sprout Payroll Starter: https://bit.ly/SproutPayrollStarterAPEIRON | Website: https://apeirongrp.com | Facebook: https://facebook.com/apeirongrpTWALA | Website: https://twala.io | Facebook: https://facebook.com/twalaioSYMPH | Website: https://symph.co | Facebook: https://facebook.com/SymphCoMAROON STUDIOS | Website: https://maroonstudios.com | Facebook: https://facebook.com/maroonstudiosincAIMHI | Website: https://aimhi.ai | Facebook: https://facebook.com/aimhiconstructionCHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS | Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP) | Founders Launchpad: https://founderslaunchpad.vc | CloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH) | Cloverly.tech: https://cloverly.tech | BuddyBetes: https://buddybetes.com | HKB Digital Services: https://contakt-ph.com (10% discount on RFID Business Cards! Code: CONTAKTXSUP) | Hyperstacks: https://hyperstacksinc.com | OneCFO: https://onecfoph.co (10% discount on CFO services! Code: ONECFOXSUP) | UNAWA: https://unawa.asia | SkoolTek: https://skooltek.co | Better Support: https://bettersupport.io (Referral fee for anyone who can bring in new BPO clients!) | Britana: https://britanaerp.com | Wunderbrand: https://wunderbrand.com | Fail Coach: https://fail.coach | Drive Manila: https://facebook.com/drivemanilaph | EastPoint Business Outsourcing Services: https://facebook.com/eastpointoutsourcing | Doon: https://doon.ph | Hier Business Solutions: https://hierpayroll.com | DVCode Technologies: https://dvcode.tech | Mata Technologies: https://mata.ph | LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: https://lookingfour.com | NutriCoach: https://nutricoach.com | Uplift Code Camp: https://upliftcodecamp.com (5% discount on bootcamps and courses! Code: UPLIFTSTARTUPPH) | Digest PH: https://digest.ph (10% discount on legal services! Code: DIGESTXSUP)START UP PODCAST PH | YouTube: https://youtube.com/startuppodcastph | Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa | Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394 | Facebook: https://facebook.com/startuppodcastph | Patreon: https://patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH | Website: https://phstartup.onlineThis episode is edited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com