Meet the Welsh Designer Turning 1980s Wetsuits into Must-Have Eco Fashion!

Get ready to be WOWED by this fashion trailblazer making a splash from Swansea! Dive into the world of Barefoot Tech, a business that's flipping the script on old, unused wetsuits headed for the landfill. The brainchild of an award-winning designer, Barefoot Tech is turning heads with eye-popping creations like sustainable backpacks and purses crafted from reclaimed neoprene. Would you believe some of these wetsuits date back to the 1980s?!

This eco-chic powerhouse even strutted its stuff at London Fashion Week in 2021, and its founder is urging Welsh dreamers to unleash their inner entrepreneur this Global Entrepreneurship Week. It’s time to put your business thoughts into action, and who better to help than Big Ideas Wales? Hear it straight from the innovator herself, who credits crucial mentorship with transforming her visions into reality.

Ffion McCormick Edwards didn’t just start a business; she sparked a movement, winning accolades and signing major contracts left and right. Her advice? If you’re in Wales and have a business idea, GO FOR IT! The guidance from Big Ideas Wales has been nothing short of transformational. Imagine feeling pumped after every meeting, ready to conquer the world!

Wales is seeing an explosion in entrepreneurial activity, with young people leading the charge. It's no wonder over 100 events are lined up to inspire the next wave of game-changers like Ffion. The Welsh Government and Business Wales are right in the mix, ready to back your big ideas.

Rebecca Evans, a key figure in the economic landscape, is all praises for these innovative disruptors like Barefoot Tech. This sustainable fashion coup is a testament to what a little help and a ton of passion can achieve. With Business Wales poised to help your entrepreneurial dreams take flight, what are you waiting for? Your future business success might just be a call away!