We sat down with the Founders of Teksha, Tejas and Sunny, to find out everything you need to know about them and their brand.
We live in a world where almost anything can show up at your door the next day, and that “I want it now” mindset has totally changed the way we shop for clothes.
Can’t get those shoes from one brand? No problem—there are plenty of others ready to deliver them instead.
And honestly, that’s pretty great, right? You can grab a new top for last-minute plans, replace something you forgot to pack, or save yourself when you’ve left birthday or Christmas shopping until the night before. A few taps on your phone, and bam—your driver’s at the door.
But here’s the thing: this whole system comes with a downside. Competition isn’t always healthy.
With brands locked in a constant fight for your attention, they’re slashing prices left and right, doing whatever they can to stay ahead—and then cutting corners to make up for it.
How do they pull that off? Easy: outsourcing manufacturing, using cheaper materials, and mass-producing clothes in bulk. The result? Tons of pointless waste.
And that, my friends, is the messy world of fast fashion. Nothing’s built to last, but hey, it’s cheap—so who’s complaining, right?
In a world dominated by thoughtless fashion, one brand in the fitness space is proudly flying the flag for UK manufacturing while staying true to its principles: Teksha.
Fusing old-school charm with the latest trends, Teksha has carved out a reputation for empowering women through versatile, stylish activewear that’s as committed to quality as it is to its values.
Now, Teksha’s message is simple: looking and feeling great while you work out shouldn’t come at a higher cost.
As part of our Founders Series, we sat down with the two men behind the sustainable revolution, Tejas and Sunny, to uncover the inspiration behind launching and becoming the founders of Teksha, how a rich history in fabrics laid its foundation, and the ambitious plan to one day grace the cover of Vogue.
The Birth of Teksha
Like many successful brands, Teksha wasn’t an overnight idea jotted down on a piece of scrap paper; it was the culmination of a rich history in fabrics and business. As Tejas explained:
“I’ve been involved in business my entire life—most of which I didn’t even realise!
“Growing up in a factory, where I took my first steps, I watched the machines whizzing around, making fabric. One thing that was always shown to me was the texture and hand feel of the materials—some were soft and bouncy, others were rigid and tight.
“I’ll never forget watching my dad work on a machine, knitting fabric, then feeling it and adjusting the machine until he was satisfied with the result.
“As I got older, I started visiting our customers and was fascinated as they cut and stitched the different coloured fabrics we had made into clothes—shirts, dresses, trousers, and pretty much everything.
“A few months later, seeing those same clothes on the high street, or walking past someone wearing them, would always leave me amazed.”
Tejas admitted that his early fascination with watching his father’s fabrics transform into high-street fashion quickly grew into a desire to start a business of his own.
Like many who toy with the idea of building their own mini-empire, it stayed just that—a desire—until a timely nudge from his wife changed everything.
“I had the idea of starting my own brand for a long time, but working B2B made it hard to focus on,” he added. “One day, my wife, who was tired of hearing me talk about it, said, ‘Stop talking and start acting!’
“That weekend, we sat down and came up with the name Teksha—a play on the word ‘texture.’”
By all accounts, Tejas and Sunny didn’t take long to nail the branding. With plenty of connections in the manufacturing world already in place, all they needed was that first sale.
And, like a proud father recalling his child’s first word, Tejas vividly remembers the exact moment Teksha’s very first order came through.
“It happened at 10:50am on a Monday,” he continued. “Sunny had just walked into the office after coming back from the storage room and both our phones pinged a strange noise we hadn’t heard.
“We looked at our phones, looked at each other and laughed! The feeling that someone was going to be wearing Teksha just made us so proud. We rushed to the storage room and by 11:15am it had been taken to the post office and sent out.”
Teksha: Built on Sustainability
Teksha represents more than just high-quality fitness apparel—that much is clear. It’s the result of decades of UK manufacturing and rich family tradition.
There’s a deep sense of pride in Tejas and Sunny’s work, one that shines through in everything they do and shows you how excited they are to be the founders of Teksha.
The design is flawless on every piece—especially the best-selling scrunch range. Plus, every garment is made using ethically sourced, recycled yarn and produced in small batches.
As Sunny puts it, this approach is the key to keeping quality and sustainability at the heart of everything they do:
“The fact that we’re not bringing in thousands of products from abroad, where many end up in landfills, is a huge win for us. I love the idea of producing small batches—it helps make sure our quality never wavers.”
With two founders who have a deep understanding of fabrics and the entire manufacturing process, Teksha is in a unique position in the market—one that Tejas believes sets them apart.
“Our biggest USP is probably that we manufacture in the UK,” he said. “But we don’t see other brands as rivals. Gymshark is a great brand in the gym space, but we’re a lifestyle brand.
“We want people to wear our clothes because they appreciate the quality and feel comfortable. Teksha pieces work for the gym, yoga, walking the dog, or even going to the cinema. For us, comfort is the key to happiness.”
From Friends To Founders Of Teksha
Mixing business and personal relationships can be risky. Some thrive, while others find their boundaries pushed to the breaking point.
For Tejas and Sunny, though, it’s been a natural fit. The pair had worked together for years before deciding to team up on Teksha.
Despite the occasional unexpected early-morning wake-up call, Tejas insists that the trust and understanding they’ve built has been key to navigating the tricky waters of a startup.
“Sunny is fantastic,” Tejas says. “Having a sounding board for every stage of a bootstrapped startup—I’m really lucky! We’d worked together for years, so the trust was already there, and I think that’s so important.
“Knowing there’s someone thinking about Teksha as much as I do—ways to improve, ways to be creative—it makes all the difference.
“We spend around 10 hours a day working together, and he still doesn’t want to kill me… although I’m not a fan of the 3 a.m. WhatsApps!”
When asked about what strengths Tejas brings to the table, Sunny didn’t hesitate: “Communication. Any meeting we’re in, he leads the conversation and steers us in the right direction. His passion for Teksha always shines through.”
Now that the introductions are out of the way, it’s time to hear more from the founders of Teksha themselves: Tejas and Sunny.
Questions With Tejas & Sunny, Founders Of Teksha
Describe your perfect customer in 5 words or less.
Tejas: Active, quality-centric, environmentally conscious.
Who came up with the name Teksha and what does it stand for?
Sunny: Tejas came up with the name as a play on the word texture. It also means precious.
Will you ever launch a men’s category?
Tejas: That is definitely on the vision board!
What is your favourite item of Teksha and why?
Sunny: The Intensify Jumpsuit – a whole outfit that can be worn anywhere!
What is one key business strength Sunny has that you do not?
Tejas: Sunny’s attitude – during all the ups and downs of starting Teksha his focus never waivered, the view of improving our clothes from the first sample to our final product is truly admirable.
Wave a magic wand. Where do you want to see Teksha in 3 years time?
Sunny: On the cover of Vogue!
What is the one single item someone should come on to your website and buy?
Tejas: The scrunch leggings. This is the product we are the most proud of! We had seen a lot of brands doing a ‘bum scrunch’, however, none were doing a front scrunch that we designed for the legging to give more support as well as being stylish. All our clothes are designed with a purpose; this is the most technical in construction.
Tell us more about your business outside of Teksha?
Sunny: I have been involved in fabric and garment dyeing for over a decade.
If any celebrity in the world could endorse Teksha, who would it be and why?
Tejas: Haha, there are many! Being a proud British brand it would be a dream come true to see Princess Kate wearing our clothes! Chloe Kelly scored the winning goal in the Euro Final. I would love to see her in Teksha.
Do you ever see the brand going into retail or is this an online business?
Sunny: Yes I would love to go into retail; Harrods or Selfridges would be the dream.
Huge activewear brands such as Tala and Gymshark grew due to influencer activity and gifting. Is this a big strategy of yours?
Sunny: I think with any new brand, getting your clothes out there is the key to growing. Gifting and influencer activity is a huge strategic part of our marketing.
Why should someone choose Teksha leggings over the likes of Tala?
Sunny: Tala is a fantastic brand and does great things! Teksha leggings are engineered to be squat-proof, comfortable and buttery soft. With our Intensify range, we didn’t see any jacquard leggings and just thought why not?
Head to the Teksha website now to check out the full range of shorts, leggings, and more.
