Eloise Rapp is a designer and sustainability strategist with broad expertise in commercial textile production and deep technical knowledge of fibre systems. With 15 years experience spanning fashion, interiors and education, she challenges dominant and harmful models to reimagine a future where the balance between social value, ecological care and design practice is restored.
She founded Push Pull Textiles to explore restorative approaches to textile creation, and has since advised leading brands, social enterprises and cultural organisations on material strategy and transformation. Her leadership in sustainability was recognised by Ragtrader’s Tech 20 Leaders (2024) for pioneering an Australian-first, multi-brand digital traceability initiative which redefined the ‘complex supply chain’ as an ecosystem of interdependent communities.
With formative study and cross-cultural collaboration in Japan and Taiwan, Eloise has a distinct global perspective on craft and sustainability. She has served as Visiting Practitioner at Tainan National University of the Arts (TNNUA) and as a two-time Guest Curator for The Japan Foundation, producing celebrated exhibitions and public programs on material culture.
Eloise’s commitment to collective action extends to her work with social enterprises. Her leadership position with The Social Outfit, who support refugee women to establish careers in Australia, delivered foundational programs that created sustained growth and impact. As a Professional Fellow with Nest, a US-based non-profit supporting the global handworker economy, she mentored emerging ethical enterprises in developing resilient business strategies.
Her work has been exhibited locally and internationally at the Australian Tapestry Workshop, Australian Design Centre, Firstdraft Gallery, JCCAC Hong Kong, Crafted Vancouver and Raw Assembly.