Bio polyurethane: corn-derived polyols could relay be an alternative to leather?
The added value of the material created through corn is the possibility of making the product biodegradable, if processed without affecting its natural integrity
The added value of the material created through corn is the possibility of making the product biodegradable, if processed without affecting its natural integrity
Jacopo Vagaggini: In his experimental vineyard, grapes are fermented with the least possible chemical intervention, in order to preserve their aromas and deliver a more authentic wine
Crabyon cannot be produced at a large scale. However the large quantities of waste available mean that in the future, it could be a new alternative to viscose
Since its foundation, the company has been using spring water for the milling of their paper. Producing from hemp fiber doesn’t require bleaching or chloride
«Many things can be used to fight climate change – biochar is the most mature for scaling and we should push it asap». In conversation with Axel Reinaud, founder of NetZero.
«Nettle is the replacement for synthetic fibers since it is the most stable fiber in the natural fibers range»
CEO Orr Yarkoni explains how cells can be manipulated to dye fabric, cutting back on water wastage and chemical pollution globally. Water use is cut by 50 percent to 90 percent
«Regenerative process means that as you produce, you’re improving the Earth» – how to go beyond sustainability, in conversation with Himalayan Wild Fibers
«We use about one third of the energy needed to craft animal leather». Gabriel Moreno, Fiquetex, winner of the Oxford University Best Postgraduate Idea
The union of a single natural raw material such as musk together with wood, spices, fruits and flowers searches for three-dimensionality in the collection of fragrances
The global demand for rubber is about to increase, and without the latex from the rubber tree many productions would stop. Science is betting on Russian dandelions
Excessive crossbreeding of roses has led to hybrids losing their scent. Only specific species are for fragrances – technologies and chemical processes
The process involves saline farming – plants will be harvested to extract fibers which will be turned into textile products, using pre-existing production methods.
You can’t eliminate harmful materials, such as polyester, without replacing it with something else. Kelp can be turned into fiber and that is what we will work with
«They have a lot of interesting properties but they have a lot of interesting problems that go with it» In conversation with Ross McBee on what vegan leather actually means
Silverskin: Volkswagen is developing, among a series of bio-based materials, a leatherette with coffee waste as a principal component of the filling
«When you want to discard the lamp, you can separate the components by yourself so they are removable». In conversation with Marilù Osculati on just how much further we need to go
From the humanitarian and social project to the development in terms of production attentive to the biodiversity of Madagascar, the case of Made For A Woman
Where diamonds really come from. Jewelry, family heirlooms but most especially mining, labor, suppliers, diamond graders and manufacturers
«Every piece is constructed from old clothing or garments that have an aged quality that is then cut into patches which are sewn to new patterns», designer Fumika Oshima
The development of a new technology which allows living organisms to be 3D printed into a piece of clothing – a possible venture into the practicality of fashion
Lenzing has developed its viscose products, keeping environmental sustainability at the forefront of their innovations, and transparently closing the fiber production loop
«Algae is the most efficient organism at sequestering carbon through its natural growth» – McCurdy on the invention of a sustainable jacket made from bioplastic
Cut, Colour, Clarity, and Carat: the grading sCut, Color, Clarity, and Carat: the grading system that delineates the quality and price of a given stone. Today, consumers are looking for something more trustworthy.
ystem that delineates the quality and price of a given stone. Today, consumers are looking for something more trustworthy
Relying on natural materials from certified sources to create fiber blend with enhanced properties, eucalyptus from FSC-certified farms and merino ZQ-certified
According to the International Coconut Community, working with coconut waste is a business that ensures benefits for both producers and South eastern suppliers
In search of investments to enter the worldwide economy, abaca is valued as the main income sources in Philippine’s economy and an eco-friendly replacement to reinforced polymers
Creating a material from ancestor’s techniques, the rediscovery of collagen as a base for tissues and its collection from jellyfish
«We aren’t done discovering all of its properties». In conversation with Samatoa on the venture into the world of the lotus plant
«There are more bacteria in your armpits than there are humans on this planet». How genes, environments, and clothing effectuate a human’s body odors
From the Rotterdam harbor straight to the Fruitleather workspace: the story of Hugo and Koen repurposing rotten mangoes in the European biggest trade-hubs, Netherlands
Mantero Seta: tracing the environmental footprint on virgin silk production to ensure that the environmentally harmful steps of virgin silk production are avoided
Melting plastic in the toast oven has gradually upgraded to the large capacity pizza oven – a story of the Rotterdam-based building company talking with Joost Dingemans
«Foresso is less about trying to emulate stone and more about using the terrazzo style to make good use of the wood», Conor Taylor reveals the motivation behind the circular company
Suitable for blending or nonwovens, rose petal fiber is an eco-friendly alternative to silk, one major environmental polluter
Using a more responsible manufacturing process, eucalyptus fiber creates a lower environmental impact than cotton for the production of clothes
Lecturer Oonagh O’Hagan and researcher Cassandra Quinn from UAL are working on bringing bio design and edible garments into the industry
Knit products will not sit in the heritage field. Talking with knitwear designer Rebecca Marsden about dipping your toe in the water that has not been touched
From the Ugandan tradition comes the creation of a type of fabric derived from the bark of trees, produced manually with a cost close to zero
Olivia Dowie, CEO and co-founder of Riley Studio, on how she incorporated the technical fiber in her collections
Dissecting the exotic skin trade: are luxury brands still responsible for the abuse of endangered species and what are they doing to counteract the global footprint?
The textile is developed exploiting the state of Zacatecas green fortune, creating occupation opportunity for inhabitants and capturing CO2
«The British wool industry has been neglected in the past fifty years, but it used to be a business in the past»: Ruth Rands is revamping the wool industry in UK
«An array of solar panels, connecting us to the same source that has been powering the Khmer people for generations». In conversation with Golden Silk
Spider-silk is estimated to be one of the natural fabrics of the future because of its strength. Tougher by weight than the steel of the same diameter, and as strong as Kevlar
While compostable textiles seem to be a sustainable solution, MAKE is going to bring to the market a new polymer which is biodegradable and long-lasting
Siel – We must learn to wear natural fibers only: Organic cotton alone, will not tackle the environmental crisis, but it can help
The word itself reminds us of negative considerations, but yarns obtained by extruding procedures could present new options
A rough touch could be more precious than the finest merino but a short and local supply chain is needed to grant that the sheep are sheared with no suffering
Understanding how sophisticated plants are and valuing them is the biggest lesson for the 21st century, and will be the key to our future progress as a species
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