Metsä Group to develop first commercial Kuura fibre mill by 2029
Metsä Group has started pre-engineering for its first commercial Kuura textile fibre mill, a move aligned with its objective to develop higher value wood-based products. The Kuura textile fibre is…
GOZEN launches LUNAFORM biomaterial
Biotech startup GOZEN has launched its debut LUNAFORM biomaterial range in conjunction with a new facility in Turkey and a short film. The launch marks a significant milestone for the…
Bluesign leads the charge for sustainable textiles
Bluesign is pioneering a shift towards clean chemistry within the textile industry, actively driving a more sustainable approach to manufacturing and environmental responsibility. With 25 years of experience, the bluesign®…
Researchers turn textile waste into glucose
Researchers at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), collaborating with Avantium, have introduced a new method for recycling polycotton textile waste. This innovative process, recently published in Nature Communications, effectively addresses…
Carnegie debuts first biobased high-performance coated upholstery
Carnegie, a provider of sustainable textiles, has announced the release of Siltech Plus, part of the An Ode to Textiles collection. This fabric is notable for being the first high-performance…
Arkema launches biobased acrylic binders for performance textiles
Arkema has introduced a new range of ENCOR® biobased waterborne dispersions intended for textile printing and finishing applications. These binders contain up to 30% bio-based content and are designed to…
UNCAGED Innovations appoints Noel Kinder, former Nike Chief Sustainability Officer, to Board of Directors
UNCAGED Innovations, a pioneer in sustainable leather production from grains, has announced the appointment of Noel Kinder to its Board of Directors. Kinder, who brings 25 years of experience in…
Faircraft secures $15.8 M for lab-grown leather development
Faircraft, a company specializing in lab-grown leather through innovative tissue engineering techniques, has raised $15.8 million in its latest funding round. The investment was led by a consortium of prominent…
Glowing textiles, fungi lamps: the world of biobased luxury
We look at the makers experimenting with natural materials for style-conscious markets that insist on aesthetic value along with sustainability and performance.