Fashion industry convened in Copenhagen to address sustainability
More than 1,000 fashion industry stakeholders convened in Copenhagen from 5-7 May for the Global Fashion Summit 2026. The event brought together brands, retailers, policymakers, manufacturers, and innovators to tackle…
PANGAIA launches new bio-based performance material
Fashion brand PANGAIA has released the Courtside Capsule, featuring a newly developed bio-based performance fabric that aims to reduce reliance on petroleum-derived materials in sportswear. The collection centers on (gaia)BioStretch,…
Ponda crowdfunding campaign to scale wetland-based insulation
Ponda, the maker of BioPuff® insulation, is expanding its efforts to bring a new type of sustainable insulation to fashion. Unlike traditional materials from oil or animals, BioPuff® is made…
NFW debuts 100% bio-based outsole for footwear
Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), a pioneer in plant-based materials, has announced the commercial availability of PLIANT™ PCS, a 100% bio-based, non-toxic, and plastic-free outsole compound designed for footwear manufacturing. Traditional…
French-Japanese partnership completes major PET recycling trial
Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN completed an industrial test recycling post-consumer polyester textiles into base monomer for new polyester production. The companies processed several tens of tons of European textile waste…
LYCRA and Texhong join forces to advance bio-based spandex
The LYCRA Company announced a new strategic partnership with Texhong International Group. The deal focuses on renewable LYCRA® fiber made with 30% plant-based content. The partnership was signed during an…
Testori Textiles develops plant-based fiber system for aviation interiors
Testori Textiles has been named a finalist for the 2026 Crystal Cabin Award in the Sustainable Cabin category, highlighting its innovative Plant-Based Fibre Textile System. This new material platform introduces…
Hyosung presents bio-spandex made from sugarcane feedstock
Hyosung TNC, the world's largest spandex manufacturer by market share, has presented its sugarcane-based spandex line at the Functional Fabric Fair in New York. The South Korean company has committed…
Brugnoli develops fabric with 89% bio-based content
Italian textile manufacturer Brugnoli has developed a technical fabric with up to 89 percent bio-based content that maintains stretch, comfort and durability standards for performance apparel. The fabric, called Br4/E1,…