Truly Malaysian Heritage and Sustainability Showcase—Kloth Circularity at Expo Osaka 2025

The Batik Denim Laptop Sleeve by Kloth Woman Up, showcased at the Thematic Corner of the Malaysia Pavilion, embodies Malaysia’s ingenuity in merging tradition, environmental and social sustainability.

Kuala Lumpur, 13 October 2025 — Sustainably made products by Kloth Circularity (Kloth), a Malaysian social enterprise, have made their way to Expo 2025 Osaka through the support of the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), the implementing agency for Week 22 of the Expo, led by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES). Themed “Weaving a Future in Harmony”, Malaysia’s participation highlights the power of cooperation and understanding in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world. The Malaysia Pavilion, which runs a total of 26 weeks of business programmes throughout the Expo, serves as a dynamic platform for business, innovation, and cultural exchange. It features exhibitions, business matching and weekly engagements led by various Ministries and State Governments- all aimed at strengthening international collaboration and partnership. The Pavilion provides Malaysian companies with opportunities to connect with global counterparts, while offering an immersive experience of Malaysia. 

This world-class event, held over six months in Osaka, Japan from 13 April to 13 October 2025, celebrated global collaboration in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future. During Week 22, themed “Energising Sustainability, Aspiring Lives”, two of Kloth’s signature upcycled products, the Batik Denim Laptop Sleeve by Kloth Woman Up and the Batik-Inspired Furoshiki Scarf by Kloth Wear, were presented as exclusive gifts and tokens of appreciation to key stakeholders and international partners from various pavilions. These thoughtfully crafted products were also featured at the Thematic Corner of the Malaysia Pavilion, showcasing Malaysia’s creative innovation in sustainability.

MGTC, a government agency responsible to drive the country’s green growth, climate change mitigation, and green lifestyle agenda, selected Kloth’s upcycled creations to represent Malaysia’s commitment to circularity and waste reduction. The Batik Denim Laptop Sleeve and Batik-Inspired Furoshiki Scarf embody Malaysia’s ingenuity in integrating traditional craftsmanship with modern environmental consciousness.

The upcycled laptop sleeves by Kloth Woman Up are sewn by marginalised women in Malaysia using discarded denim and batik fabrics, giving new life to unwanted textiles.

The Kloth Woman Up Laptop Sleeve tells a story of renewal, transforming discarded denim into meaningful creations through the skilled craftsmanship of resilient women from economically challenged communities. It reflects the spirit of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”, where cultural preservation, circularity and inclusive growth converge to shape a more meaningful and sustainable tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Kloth Wear’s Batik-Inspired Furoshiki Scarf celebrates two timeless traditions: Malaysia’s vibrant batik artistry and Japan’s elegant gift-wrapping culture. Each piece is crafted from nine recycled PET bottles, a testament to how design and sustainability can coexist in harmony. The scarf is a tribute to Malaysia’s rich heritage, reimagined for a sustainable future and reflecting a shared commitment to designing societies where culture and sustainability go hand in hand.

Each Batik-Inspired Furoshiki Scarf by Kloth Wear is crafted from 9 recycled PET bottles. 

“Thanks to the support of NRES, PETRA, and MGTC, we are proud to showcase Malaysian innovation at Expo 2025 Osaka. Our mission is to design a future where culture and sustainability work together. Each piece we display, such as the denim repurposed by Kloth Woman Up’s empowered women or the Furoshiki crafted from recycled PET bottles, carries powerful statements: ‘Rising with SHEconomy’ and ‘Sustainably Made’, which we are excited to share globally,” said Sarahah Kedah, Co-founder of Kloth Circularity.

“We see Expo 2025 Osaka as a platform to tell Malaysia’s story through sustainable practices. What begins here will resonate globally, inspiring deeper appreciation for Malaysia’s creative excellence and our collective commitment to a greener future,” said Mr. Saiful Adib Abdul Munaff, Acting Chief Executive Officer of MGTC, on the selection of thoughtfully sourced repurposed products from Kloth.

As Expo 2025 Osaka concludes, Kloth Circularity stands as a proud representative of Malaysia’s growing circular economy movement, one that empowers communities, preserves heritage and drives innovation for a sustainable future. Through initiatives like these, Kloth continues to prove that sustainability is not only about protecting the planet but also about uplifting people and celebrating the culture that connects us all.

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For queries, please contact:

Adelyn Ghwee  

Head of Marketing & Communications  

Email: adelyn@klothcircularity.com 

About Kloth Circularity

Founded and formed on December 11th, 2013 in Malaysia, Kloth Circularity is a social enterprise that aspires to become the catalyst of the textiles, clothing, and plastics circular economy in Southeast Asia and beyond. To combat climate change and its impact, we are aligned with Kloth's 5R philosophy of the circular economy, ‘Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle’. Our core principles and business operations are aligned with the environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework. Kloth Singapore Pte. Ltd. was founded on August 8th, 2022.

About Kloth Woman Up

Kloth Woman Up, a brand under Kloth Circularity, advocates “Rising with #SHEconomy” to improve the livelihoods of women from marginalised, struggling, and vulnerable communities by creating job opportunities. Leaving no one behind, we uphold our core values of bringing women from informal sectors into the economy to earn fair wages. The movement has benefited Malaysians and Singaporeans through training and hiring women to sew upcycled merchandise and gifts. The wonderful creations by these women are sold directly to customers (B2C), corporations and institutions (B2B) and governments (B2G). 

About Kloth Wear

Kloth Wear, a brand under Kloth Circularity, carries the tagline “Sustainably Made.” The brand designs, sews and sells corporate uniforms, clothing and merchandise crafted from sustainably made fabrics sourced through Kloth Textile. As an advocate of sustainable fashion and a closed-loop system, Kloth Textile and Kloth Wear are committed to promoting greater demand for recycled and environmentally friendly products, particularly among corporations and institutions.

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