Gihan, Co-Founder - Ministry Of Supply

09/13/2022

We're focusing our innovation on recycled/bio-based materials, additive manufacturing and smart ground logistics to create low-carbon clothing and combat climate change. Christopher Flavelle at The New York Times covers how Ministry of Supply's techniques like "3D Print-Knit" computerized knitting and materials applications like NASA PCMs will also allow us to adapt to life in a warmer climate.

A climate reporter in Washington set out to test clothes designed for keeping cool. He found a few good (but pricey) options, along with some questionable claims.

05/23/2022

Something big is landing soon, in collaboration with Rockport. Years in the making - we're very excited!

05/02/2022

“The new challenge (in the workplace) is: How do I look presentable when I am in person without sacrificing comfort?” -Gihan for AP News
Author Anne D'Innocenzioio explores the shift from “business casual” to “business comfort" in her latest article for The Associated Press, highlighting the new post-pandemic dress code and the transition that previously business wear brands such as ourselves have found ourselves making. Thank you, Anne, for shining a light on Ministry of Supply's story and the crossroads the world finds itself in - we say, "go right, and choose comfort".

NEW YORK (AP) — Blazers in knit fabrics, pants with drawstrings or elastic waists, and polo shirts as the new button-down. Welcome to the post-pandemic dress code for the office. After working remotely in sweats and yoga pants for two years, many Americans are rethinking their wardrobes to balance...

04/19/2022

I was honored to be chosen as one of the Meaningful Business 100 for 2021, a group that was scored across five key areas: Impact, Leadership, Innovation, Durability and Scope. I couldn't be more excited, and I invite you to read more of my interview discussing here:

Meaningful Business (MB:) Please tell us a bit about your background. Gihan Amarasiriwardena (GA): I’ve always been a tinkerer. Before designing clothes at Ministry of Supply, I was a chemical engineer at MIT. And before that, I was a Boy Scout crafting my own sleeping bags and rain jackets.

04/12/2022

My latest TEDTalk, "A Playbook for Making (and Buying) Low-Carbon Clothing", has been selected to be featured on http://TED.com! This talk takes viewers on a deep dive of how carbon accounting can be simplified for designers and engineers to not only account for their carbon… but also make it cost effective. As always, our mission of continues to be elevated as this talk is shared, and we couldn't be more excited.

TED Talks are influential videos from expert speakers on education, business, science, tech and creativity, with subtitles in 100+ languages. Ideas free to stream and download.

04/04/2022

As an avid runner (and member of our "Running Club" in the office at MoS), it was exciting to see our Active Kit mentioned in this article from Trail Runner magazine. Author Alex Tzeknic takes a look at our NASA-developed PCMs and magic features included in our Newton Active Shorts and Composite Merino Active Tee. Read more below:

In 1969, we put a man on the moon. Now two brands are weaving moon-worthy innovations into performance gear.

03/11/2022

As a company deeply rooted in science, the safety of our team at Ministry of Supply has been a top priority throughout the pandemic. After a long two years of waiting, this week saw our official in-office “Comeback”, kicking off with incredible support for my newest TEDTalk. We’re incredibly thankful to have reached a point where we can once again safely come together as a team to create, learn, and continue our collective mission of , in person.

03/07/2022

Join me today for my newest TEDTalk, "A Simplified Approach to Decarbonizing Clothing", at the 'Quin House in Boston at 5:30 PM EST.

If you are unable to join us in person, we will be hosting a livestream event at our flagship store at 303 Newbury Street, or you can use the link below. Looking forward to this afternoon!

RSVP HERE. Join us around the corner from the Quin at Ministry of Supply 303 Newbury all day to connect with other attendees and catch the live simulcast!

03/03/2022

I'm excited to introduce the Ministry of Supply x Clover PlantForm Lunch Bag: an all-new creation from Clover Food Lab and Ministry of Supply, two MIT-founded brands who share a love for innovating food and clothing through science.

This durable, reusable tote is hand-crafted by DeWolfe Leather Goods of Boston from Tyvek® and PlantForm, a vegan leather alternative made from an innovative blend of corn and rubber. For a limited time, Boston-area residents can get this bag when they purchase a Meal Box with Clover Food Lab for the week of 3/8. Clover Boxes are built with the planet in mind, containing all plant-based meals, snacks, and desserts.

This Lunch Bag is our first iteration of PlantForm, a creation based in vegan leather alternatives that we look forward to integrating into upcoming projects, continuing our mission of

Introducing the Ministry of Supply x Clover PlantForm Lunch Bag: an all-new creation from Clover Food Labs and Ministry of Supply, two MIT-founded brands who share a love for innovating food and clothing through science.

02/25/2022

Join me on March 7th at the 'Quin House in Boston for my new TEDTalk, "A Simplified Approach to Decarbonizing Clothing". Carbon accounting is at times complex, opaque and expensive. For those making apparel and physical products, we propose a simplified model that designers and engineers can use to not only account for carbon... but also make it cost effective. More here:
https://tedxboston.com/events/mar-7th-tedxboston/

02/16/2022

We've taken Paul Graham's "Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule" to heart, and for two years at Ministry of Supply, we've gone so far as to dedicate entire weeks to alternating Manager Weeks (external meetings & check-ins) and Maker Weeks (deep, sprint work, no-meetings). It's helped to reduce context-switching costs, zoom fatigue, and meetings in general. It's created a new heartbeat of our company and helped break down the monotony. Emma Jacobs shares our learnings and others in Financial Times.

Some corporate leaders are holding fewer meetings — or banning them altogether

02/11/2022

This week I had the opportunity to speak on the podcast Imagination in Action about the future of sustainability within the apparel industry. Aman and I were thrown some hard hitting questions that still have our team brainstorming (and laughing) even days later. Listen below: