PDS Limited and Common Objective are working together to accelerate innovation and sustainability in the fashion industry. At the heart of this collaboration is a shared mission: to spotlight pioneering businesses and support the solutions shaping fashion’s future.

PDS is a global design-led sourcing and manufacturing platform, partnering with many of the world’s leading fashion brands and retailers. With a strong commitment to sustainability, PDS enables responsible, scalable solutions across the fashion supply chain.

Spotlighting Innovation

Through PDS Ventures – a $50M venture fund – the company is backing the next generation of sustainable fashion tech. With over $18.5M invested in 60+ start-ups globally, the fund supports innovators with the potential to transform the industry from the ground up. Meet the invested businesses, including Materra, Good On You, Unspun, and Evrnu.

Many of these businesses are identified through initiatives like the CO x PDS Innovation Awards – which spotlighted early-stage ventures delivering impact through sustainability, technology, and design. Several of the 'ones to watch' have since gone on to influence change at a global level.

Meet the 'ones to watch' and connect with the PDS Group Companies to find sustainable solutions for your sourcing needs.