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Material World: Organic Basics Taps Netflix Star, Bluesign Links With Storm Creek

Organic Basics teams with Antonia Gentry on her first collection.

Bio-based Leather Market Expected to See Significant Growth Over Next Decade

Experts at research firm IDTechEx say the alt-leather industry could expand by more than one-third over the…

Material Innovation Initiative Winding Down Ops

The champion of next-generation materials abruptly announced its intentions to wind down operations in an…

India Needs $15B to Lead Next-Gen Revolution, Canopy Says

Canopy said an investment of between $13 billion and $15.6 billion is needed to build India's infrastructure…

Material World: Caraa’s Silver Lining, Circ Makes NYFW Debut

Luxury brand Caraa uses silver to keep bags clean, while Circ Lyocell was featured in Christian Siriano's…

Material World: From Beer to Billfolds and Hemp to Luxury Watch Straps

Arda Biomaterials partnered with Beavertown Brewery on a capsule of cardholders while Revoltech linked with…

Filium’s Green Chemistry Enhances Natural Fibers for Performance

Filium Corp. introduces eco-friendly fabric technology that enhances natural fibers for modern performance to…

Outerknown, Keel Labs Make a Splash by Sprucing Up Shirts with Seaweed

Outerknown is making waves with Keel Labs by upgrading its iconic Blanket Shirt to feature the sustainable…

Sourcing at Magic: Not All Next-Gen Materials Are Created Equal

Brands and producers employing biomaterials say adoption has been a learning curve, and not all solutions…

Material World: Celium Shines in Ganni Collab, Yogurt Brand Drops Sugarcane Tees

Polybion's Celium is featured in Ganni's Co-Made project while a popular yogurt company debuts sugarcane…

Can Data Transparency Help With Next-Gen Fiber Uptake?

Forestry nonprofit Canopy is working on a B2B platform that it says could help material innovators avoid the…

Ambercycle Accepts $10M Investment From Polyester Partner

Shinkong Synthetics deepens its partnership with Ambercycle via a strategic $10 million investment into the…

From Outer Space to the Outdoors: NASA’s Aerogel Tech Gives Fashion Bulk-Free Warmth

As workable aerogels have become more prevalent, they have gained traction in the apparel and footwear…

Material World: Clae, Purified’s Kicks Channel the ‘Tonic of Wildness’

Clae unveils grape-based leather shoes, while Purified launches biobased and Thoreau-inspired sneakers…

Material World: Arda Turns Brew to Bag, Melina Bucher’s Biobased ‘Dream’

Arda Biomaterials and Been London teamed on a spent grain purse, while Melina Bucher debuted the brand's…