KD New York, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of an exclusive line of dance inspired apparel, accessories and furnishings, is introducing its new Vegetable Cashmere athleisure collection. The collection features yarn spun from soy protein by-products, repurposed from the manufacture of to fu.
These styles were knitted off Stoll’s CMS 530 HP E7.2 flat knitting machines and are composed of a new soy-based alternative to traditional animal fiber cashmere fabric. The company has launched 13 items, offered as Rewards, at special "first adopter" prices, only available on Kickstarter.
KD New York has been creating dance and yoga-inspired athleisure wear for over 40 years, with the design, knitting and manufacturing operations based in the US. The brand’s clothing is worn worldwide by women in over 30 countries and has been selected by celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Baryshnikov, and Beyoncé.
