Ultifresh
Redefining Sustainable Apparel
Founded in 2018, Ultifresh emerged when Frank Yap recognized the need for high-quality, eco-friendly apparel in the market. After two years of rigorous R&D, Frank partnered with Gerald Eng to create durable, re-wearable clothing designed to combat climate change and reduce resource consumption.​
​
Motivated by the environmental impact of the apparel industry, Frank and Gerald launched Ultifresh to reduce water usage, emissions, and waste. Ultifresh’s anti-bacterial and anti-odor technology enables multiple wears before washing, significantly lowering water and energy consumption.​
​
Today, Ultifresh distributes over 10,000 shirts daily, empowering businesses to achieve their sustainability goals without compromising on quality.
Frank Yap
The Bootstrapper, NTU Dropout
​Frank’s journey began earlier, in 2014, with the founding of Apparel Empire. Leaving Nanyang Technological University, Frank launched his business with $30,000 and a single factory worker.
Through relentless dedication, working 18–20 hours daily, he mastered every aspect of production and supply chain management. His efforts led to ISO certification for the factory and rapid growth, setting a benchmark for quality and efficiency.
​
As CEO of Apparel Empire and Ultifresh, Frank remains committed to creating innovative, eco-friendly solutions that contribute to a greener future.
Gerald Eng
The Problem Solver
Graduating with a Bachelor of Business Marketing from RMIT, Gerald Eng, alongside Frank Yap, has been instrumental in expanding the brand's reach and impact as a co-founder of Ultifresh.
Since 2018, Gerald helped establish Ultifresh Malaysia, growing it from a single staff member to 70+ employees and 2,500+ distributors by 2024. Together, they spearheaded expansions into Indonesia, supporting the launch of Ultifresh Batam, Jakarta, and Medan.
With over 12 years of sales and marketing experience under his belt, Gerald’s vision continues to shape Ultifresh’s global growth and commitment to sustainable innovation.