Sevgi Karkın

Product Manager

Yugen Company

İstanbul, Türkiye

18 profile visits Startup

I am dedicated to blending diverse fields to create impact focused solutions.

My organisation

Yugen Company

Yugen Company

Start up - Innovative brand

İstanbul, Türkiye

Yugen is a biomaterial startup dedicated to contributing to a more sustainable future through innovative solutions by harnessing the power of nature. Our first product, Pomeco, specializes in bio-based leather, transforming pomegranate peel waste into high-quality, eco-friendly and vegan materials suitable for various applications including fashion, automotive, and furnishings. By focusing on circularity, we ensure that our biomaterials support a closed-loop system, reducing reliance on finite resources and minimizing waste. Our approach integrates cutting-edge technology with a deep respect for the environment, ensuring that every product we create contributes to a more sustainable future. We value strong collaborations with brands and businesses that share our commitment to sustainability.
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About me

Sevgi Karkın is a Germany based textile researcher, product manager, and sustainability specialist with a strong focus on circular design and biomaterials. With a background in Chemistry and Technical Textiles, she is currently pursuing her second master’s in Sustainable Textiles at Hof University.

She works as a Product Manager at Yugen Company, a biomaterial startup developing Pomeco, an innovative bio-based leather alternative made from upcycled pomegranate peel waste. Yugen focuses on sustainability, circular economy principles, and high-performance material solutions for fashion, automotive, and furnishings applications.

Sevgi’s interdisciplinary expertise spans sustainable entrepreneurship, life cycle assessment (LCA), ESG strategy, and impact research. She has contributed to innovation-driven projects, including developing circular business models for biomaterials and designing bio-based polyurethane foams. Her work is deeply rooted in environmental sustainability and regenerative solutions for the textile and fashion industries.

She is dedicated to advancing material innovation and responsible production, aiming to contribute to more sustainable and equitable industries.

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  • Product

    POMECO

    Pomeco, bio-based leather like material, transforming pomegranate peels materials into high quality products for various applications.

    • Importer
    • Supplier
    • Publisher
    • Fabrics
    • Wholesaler
    • Manufacturing
    • Digital solution
    • Distribution Partner
    • Sustainable materials
    • New clients and contacts
    • International visibility
    • Garments (men, women, kids)
    • Circular and Sustainable solutions for the fashion industry
    Author

    Sevgi Karkın

    Product Manager at Yugen Company

    İstanbul, Türkiye