About us

Our Vision

Redefining textile and fashion standards through sustainable innovation

At Coolbears, we create social value through sustainable textile innovations, enhancing performance, extending garment lifecycles, and transforming waste into new resources
Coolbears, time of continued growth
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2021

04. Establishment of Cool Bears Co., Ltd.

05. Selected for Global Venture Accelerating Support Program

07. Launch of the brand Aven

09. Establishment of Corporate Research Institute and Acquisition of Venture Company Certificate

10. Social Venture Impact Futurizing Demo Day Grand Prize

11. Jeonju Startup Competition Excellence Award

11. Selection of Follow-up Company for Global Venture Accelerating

2022

02. Selected as Top Company in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' Pre-Startup Package

11. Hyundai Motor Group Selected as Best H-OnDream Company

11. Shinhan Financial Group Shinhan Square Bridge Selected as Best Company

11. Selected as Best Company by Jeonbuk Regional Solidarity & Integration Platform

11. Received a Commendation from the Jeonbuk Regional Office of SMEs and Startups

2023

04. Selection of Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Scale-up R&D Projects

05. Selected as Top Company in the Initial Startup Package

06. Won Gold Prize at Jeollabuk-do Startup League

07. Selection of TIPS R&D Projects by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups

12. Received Commendation from the Governor of Jeollabuk-do

2024

01. Avenhouse Opens at Starfield Suwon

04. Selected as an Eco-Startup by the Ministry of Environment

06. Received Commendation from the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries

08. Attracting Pre-Series A Bridge Investments from Shinhan-HGI and Others

12. Selection of Successful Scale-up R&D Projects by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

2025

05. Designation as a Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Rising Enterprise

06. Selection of Successful TIPS R&D Projects by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups

08. Obtained ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications

08. Securing a Production Plant and Certificate of Direct Production

10. Obtained ISO 45001 certification

12. Acquisition of NET (New Technology Certification)

From Waste to Innovation,
Beyond Tech to Lifestyle

Our Solution

We upcycle waste resources and enhance the functionality of textiles using innovative eco-friendly fiber material technology.

Cool Bears possesses core technologies across the entire industry, including textile processing agents, yarns, fabrics, and clothing products. We create social value through eco-friendly textile technology that extends the lifespan of clothing and upcycles waste resources.

해양 폐기물을 활용한 고기능성 섬유 가공제의 미세 구조

Textile processing agent manufacturing technology

– Improvement of chloride ion adsorption efficiency through the porous structure of marine waste (starfish, etc.)
– Securing technology related to the prevention of aggregation and dispersibility of processing agents
– Improved functionality, such as chlorine resistance and durability

Yarn and fabric application technology

– Securing particle size conditions and extrusion processes suitable for melt spinning
– Development of Composite Blending Technology for Processing Agents for Fabric Application

친환경 섬유 원사를 원단에 적용하는 제조 공정 기술
고기능성 친환경 섬유 원단의 조직과 질감을 보여주는 소재 샘플

Product commercialization competitiveness

– Securing commercial competitiveness through the application of technology to in-house sportswear brand products
– Securing requirements for the B2BG preferential purchasing system, such as NET New Technology Certification
– Securing product manufacturing competitiveness through in-house domestic factories