From waste to wonder, creating materials that don’t blunder.
Bringing sustainability and durability to materials.
SugarTex is a materials processing company eliminating waste and solving the materials pollution crisis by transforming agricultural byproducts into the foundation for sustainable manufacturing across industries.
SugarTex processes bagasse, a residual of sugarcane processing, to create materials that outperform traditional materials.
Why Bagasse?
Bagasse helps to create materials that last longer, and impact less.
Quality Advantages
Validated by academic research, properties of bagasse enable consumer goods to have a diverse range of enhancements — from enhanced durability to heat resistance and potential antimicrobial effects.
Expansive Applications
The makeup and reproducibility of bagasse means that manufacturers can utilize bagasse-derived materials for a variety of applications — which can be seamlessly incorporated into their production process.
Economical Utilization
Despite the value it brings, bagasse is an undesirable source of agricultural waste for sugarcane farmers, and is either burnt or utilized as animal feed.
Our Team
Kartik Prathapagiri
Founder
B.S. and M.S. in Economics from Georgia Tech
Currently pursuing M.S. in Analytics from Georgia Tech
Certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, and Master Black Belt
Areas of Expertise: Applied Economics, Market Analysis, Operations Management
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