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ESG Outlook: Furoid’s Maria Zakurnaeva on Creating Materials of the Future
In this Q&A, Maria Zakurnaeva of Furoid discusses how biotech can lead the way to a cleaner tomorrow.
How Allbirds’ Plant-Based Leather Partner is Shrinking its Footprint
The biomaterials firm will be using Climate Beneficial California cotton to back its Mirum material.
New JV Helping Lycra Scale Corn-Based Fiber
QIRA will be produced at Cargill's biotechnology campus and corn refining operation in Eddyville, Iowa.
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BraveGentleMan is launching a line of gender-neutral shoes and accessories that are not only cruelty-free but…
Why Pangaia’s Latest Material Offering Defies Categorization
Pangaia and Spiber's brewed protein is "kind of in the realm of a cotton but potentially has characteristics…
What’s Needed for Biosynthetics to Replace Petrochemical Fibers
Replacing fossil-fuel-based synthetics with fibers derived from plants and agricultural waste could help…
Covation Biomaterials to Deliver Performance Bio-Based Materials at Scale
Covation Biomaterials aims to create sustainable building blocks for customers to make innovative bio-based…
Challenge the Fabric: Fiber Innovators Dissect Fashion’s Sustainable Opportunity
By connecting brands and suppliers, CTF aims to increase awareness about biobased, man-made cellulosic fiber…
LVMH, Fendi Eyeing Lab-Grown Fur
A new two-year research initiative will develop new lab-grown fur fibers for luxury fashion, with a focus on…
Nilit Launches Sensil ByNature Bio-Based Nylon for Apparel Fabrics
By using a certified Biomass Balance material from BASF, NILIT replaces fossil raw materials with renewable…
Just How Big Is the Market for Next-Gen Leather and Biomaterials?
Next-gen materials are between five and 10 years behind the likes of Beyond Burger and Impossible Meat, a new…
What to Know About Everlane’s Alt-Leather
Everlane retooled its celebrity-approved Day Market tote with a bio-fabricated textile replacing full-grain…