Bellroy to use Modern Meadow’s sustainable biomaterial
Modern Meadow, a company recognized for its advancements in sustainable materials, has formed a strategic partnership with Australian carry brand Bellroy. Bellroy plans to utilize Modern Meadow's INNOVERA™ biomaterial, formerly…
Under Armour and UNLESS launch plant-based athletic line
During this year's Milan Design Week, Under Armour in collaboration with UNLESS launched a groundbreaking capsule collection of entirely plant-based athletic apparel. This partnership marks the first project between the…
Simplifyber lands $12 M to advance biobased soft goods manufacturing
Simplifyber, a materials startup, has completed a $12 million Series A funding round to scale their tech. The round was led by Suzano Ventures, a new investor in the company.…
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 bio-based 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 bio-based 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…