Inditex, Owner of Fashion House Zara, Invests in GALY’s Cultivated Cotton from Plant Cells

Spanish multinational clothing company Inditex, owner of Zara and Massimo Dutti, has made a minority stake investment in GALY, a biotech company producing cultivated cotton from plant cells. GALY, founded in 2019, has raised over $33.5 million from notable investors and recently signed a $50 million purchase agreement with a Japanese company to produce medical products using their lab-grown cotton fibers.

The move aligns with Inditex's goal of using 25% new-generation materials by 2030. This investment comes at a critical time as the textile industry faces ethical and environmental challenges. By supporting cultivated cotton, a sustainable alternative to conventional cotton production, Inditex is reshaping the industry and driving it towards a more sustainable future.