Material Design

The Paradox of Innovation in Fashion: The Case of Renewcell

In the realm of fashion, the journey from innovative idea to industry standard is fraught with obstacles. The recent bankruptcy filing by Renewcell , a trailblazer in textile-to-textile recycling,...

IN CONVERSATION WITH GANNI ABOUT THEIR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY

At the beginning of 2024 I had the opportunity to sit down with Lauren...

The Tipping Point: Fashion’s Critical Crossroads with Legislation and Sustainability

The fashion industry stands at a critical crossroads, one where the path taken will...

Fashion Revolution’s COP28 Demands: What is Feasible? What are the Challenges? & Is there Potential to Meet Them?

The Fashion Revolution’s demands for COP28, backed by various influential organizations, represent a pivotal...

The Fossil Fuel Fashion Crisis: A Call for Industry Reform, Policy Changes, and Innovation

"Fossil Fashion" is more than just a buzzword; it’s a deeply entrenched systemic issue linking two of the world's most polluting industries—fashion and fossil...

The Uphill Battle of Innovation in Fashion: The Case of Bolt Threads

It's no secret that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world, contributing significantly to global carbon emissions. As the...

How GANNI is Driving Material Innovation

Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of GANNI's Fabrics of the Future initiative. The approach seeks to revolutionise the fashion industry, putting environmental...

New Material, Friend or Foe to Our Health?

As the world of materials science continues to evolve, there are many new materials being developed and used in various industries. While these new...

NEFFA, The New Fashion Factory Introduces A Groundbreaking Automated Manufacturing Method

The fashion industry does not just have a material problem; it has a broader systemic problem that requires a holistic solution. NEFFA's founders, Aniela...

There Might Be Way To Reduce the Environmental Impact of the Fashion industry Dramatically.

Two Nordic companies, Climate-positive textile material company Spinnova and cleantech company imogo, have come together to try and show that hat sustainability and durability...

Stella McCartney x Bolt Threads, Take-Two.

Stella McCartney and Bolt Threads are certainly not strangers. They have previously partnered with Stella McCartney on the Microsilk™ project, then again with Mylo™ and more...

Could An Exotic Leather Alternative Be A Viable Option for Fashion Brands?

There is an urgent conversation currently taking place in the fashion industry. One that is fuelled by a need for innovators who could help...

Mycelium Foam, Ready To For It’s Fashion Close-up

Ecovative, the mycelium technology company, today announced a joint research collaboration with Vivobarefoot, a leading producer of sustainable footwear, and PANGAIA, a materials science...

Lenzing x Orange Fiber Collab Offers New Sustainable Fibre To The Fashion Industry

I have been a big fan of Orange Fiber since collaborating with the Italian startup for the Munich Fabric Start KEYHOUSE's 'Wardrobe of the...

Hermès x MycoWorks Sylvania, a New Gen Hybrid of Nature and Biotechnology

On a quest for fashion tech excellence, Hermès and MycoWorks have created, together, a material that brags the highest standards of quality. The collaboration,...

The Downside Of Sustainable Milestones Made By Plant-and-Plastic Hybrids

As the second-largest polluter in the world, after the oil industry, the fashion industry has turned to material innovation as its potential superhero. With pressure to...

Deep Science x High Design: Bolt Threads Joins Forces With Iconic Fashion Brands

This week a highly unique and creative collaborative partnership was been announced. Headed by a biotechnology company, Bolt Threads, the collaboration, is made up of partners...

Memory Wool Fabric With Super Abilities To Change Shape On Command

Can you imagine a smart material that can be pre-programmed? It will have reversible shape memory which means that it will be able to...

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