Barley & Britches (dba Dropel Fabrics)

What it does

"Barley & Britches, operating as Dropel Fabrics, is a progressive clothing company based in New York City's fashion district. Disrupting the performance fabrics industry with a revolutionary natural technology, Dropel is a pioneer in performance-based yarn and cotton fibers. Their patent-pending technology combines material science and cotton processing to create "life-proof" clothing, resistant to stains and spills. With a mission to advance sustainability in fashion and combat ocean pollution from polyester microfibers, Dropel leverages material science and textile engineering to develop high-performance natural fabrics. Recently showcased at New York's Fashion Tech Lab Demo Day, Dropel Fabrics unveiled a new clothing line featuring their innovative stain-resistant fabric. Partnering with renowned retailers like Kelby & Co., Dropel Fabrics is expanding its hydrophobic textiles to women's and children's apparel markets, offering durable, liquid-repellent fabrics that redefine clothing durability and functionality."