biomaterials
Bio-Based Silk Supplier Lands $35 Million Investment
The financing will accelerate the ongoing scale-up of AMSilk's industrial projects worldwide as it continues…
Researchers Reveal 3D-Printable Material Made from Live Algae
According to researchers led by Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, "the most robust materials…
Hardly the ‘Holy Grail’: Why Fashion Needs to ‘Level Up’ on Plant-Based Leather
Findings from a German study call into question plant-based leather's planet-friendly appeal.
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How Vans Will ‘Protect the Environment for Future Generations’
The California skate brand outlined 2030 sustainability goals aimed at responsible consumption and…
Cactus-Leather Brand Claims Carbon-Negative Status
The label is bringing greater awareness to its range of cactus leather goods, and is doing so by examining…
What Experts Say About Swapping Animal Leather for Vegan Versions
Plant-based leathers are part of a new frontier for textiles that claim to be less polluting, less resource…
Saucony’s Zero-Plastic Sneaker Is Made With Gardenias and Beet Juice
"We built the shoe one step at a time and cut out anything that wasn't absolutely necessary," Saucony's…
Stella McCartney’s New Bustier and Trousers Mark a World First
Plant-based alternative leathers are a growing trend, and Stella McCartney and Hermès have tapped right into…
These Trekking Pants Are Made From Castor Plants
Vaude's innovation manager said the castor plant-based yarn's lower moisture absorption is suitable for…
Allbirds’ $2M Plastics-Free Plant Leather Investment Will Spawn Shoes in December
Allbirds expects plant leather will become one of its core platforms, similar to its merino wool and…
Dankso Has a Pretty Sweet New Clog
The Philly footwear brand turned to sugarcane-based EVA for its latest clog drop.
Vivobarefoot Wins Accolades for Algae-Based Footwear
The minimalist footwear brand's Asher Clark said the dream is to have eco-friendly materials like algae make…
Covestro Is Planning to Go All in on Bio-Based Raw Materials
Some of its materials are well suited for making footwear, it said.
Rudolf Group Introduces First Bio-Based Durable Water Repellent Solutions
Chemical company Rudolf Group pushes R&D boundaries by embracing natural materials for new Durable Water…