biomaterials
Why This Analyst Says Lululemon’s Plant-Based Nylon News Is ‘Exciting But Not Surprising’
Given that nylon is the "largest volume of synthetic material" Lulu uses, one analyst is upbeat on the…
Pangaia Gets Fresh with New Fruit- and Plant-Based Fibers
The London startup's chief innovation officer explains how the company aims to expand biodiversity and…
10 Industry Insiders on What’s Next in Material Innovation
Sourcing Journal asked 10 industry executives to weigh in on the biggest breakthrough they've seen in the…
How Brands Are Tapping Materials R&D for a Healthier Future
The race for sustainable materials is well underway, as development amps up for renewable, compostable…
The Booming Business of Biomaterials
As traditional leather loses luster over animal-rights and environmental issues, vegan alternatives stand…
ESG Outlook: Renee Henze of DuPont Biomaterials, Sorona on Bio-Based Ingredients
Renee Henze, global marketing and commercial development director of DuPont Biomaterials, Sorona, discusses…
Saucony Turns to New Dyeing Techniques in its Latest No-Plastic Sneaker
The Wolverine Worldwide brand created the new colorways using gallnut and mulberry leaf dyeing techniques.
Lululemon Gets in on the Fungi Fun With Mushroom Leather Capsule
The fungalpl-based leather helps the brand "reimagine iconic pieces in our line through a sustainability…
Sustainable Shellfish Textile Coating Plant Opens in South Carolina
Tidal Vision and Leigh Fibers opened a production facility for chitosan-based fabric coating solutions in…
Dupont Collabs on Linen-Sorona Fabrics
The collaboration blends linen and Sorona fibers to create garments with exceptional stretch and recovery…
4 Trends Driving Next-Gen Materials to $2.2 Billion by 2026
All but two of the 40 fashion, auto and home brands the Material Innovation Initiative met with are…
Gucci’s New Animal-Free Luxury Material is a ‘Shoe’-In
Gucci's Demetra is a new animal-free luxury material that melds quality, softness, durability and scalability…
Pangaia Works Up a Sweat With Sustainable Activewear
Pangaia's new Gym line presents a future where activewear is "renewable, bio-based and circular."
Fashion for Good Launches Renewable Carbon Textiles Project
PHA polymer fibers are a biosynthetic alternative to fossil-based fibers that could reduce carbon emissions…
H&M’s Latest Footwear Collab Turns to Banana Fiber and Grape Leather
The Swedish retailer's collaboration with the British footwear brand Good News features trainers and slides…