material innovation
Material World: These Sustainable Sneakers Tread Lightly on the Environment
London-based Purified and Italian label Golden Goose have debuted bio-based sneakers.
The Future Fabrics Expo: A Revolutionary Nexus of Sustainability and Fashion
How the Future Fabrics Expo is empowering the fashion industry toward greater sustainability and innovation.
Milliken Drives Down Emissions, Ups Investments in Circularity
The group detailed its progress in driving down greenhouse gas emissions and its commitment to championing…
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Material World: Starboard Vest Sets Sail with Kelsun Fiber Blend
Keel Labs partnered with product designer Mr. Bailey on a one-of-a-kind vest utilizing the startup's flagship…
Loop Teams With Ester to Establish India-Based Polyester Recycling Plant
The Canadian recycling firm has entered into a strategic partnership with the Indian specialty polymers maker…
Material World: Thinx Provides 12-Hour Protection, Jack & Jones Take Next Step with Spinnova
Thinx announced patent-pending technology across its period products while Jack & Jones debuted the second…
Texworld NYC and LA to Spotlight Material Innovation and Sustainable Solutions
Messe Frankfurt's bicoastal textile shows Texworld and Apparel Sourcing are returning this summer with a…
Is Mycelium All Hype, No Hope? Experts Weigh In During Earth Day Panel
Sustainability leaders discussed the challenges and opportunities of working with biomaterials during a panel…
Puma Releases Experimental Re:Suede Sneaker After Two-Year Composting Experiment
The sneaker is now available for sale on Puma's European e-commerce site and Zalando Plus.
Supplier Perspective Will Prove Crucial for Scaling Sustainable Innovations
At the H&M Foundation's Open Perspectives event in New York, industry experts gathered to discuss the ins and…
Material World: Aware Debuts Acrylic Alternative, Spuds Spun Into Style
The makers of Aware traceability technology unveiled a versatile and vegan fiber, while Fibe developed the…
EDITED’s Latest Report Looks Into the Future of Sustainability
Fashion stands at a critical juncture, navigating climate crises and sustainability setbacks, highlighted in…
Material World: Seaweed Sweaters and Bacteria-Grown Shoes
Pyratex and Vezavena debut knitwear made with seaweed fiber while Imperial College London successfully…
Exclusive: Waterproof Knit Footwear Maker Vessi Reportedly Talking to Potential Investors
Vessi debuted on Kickstarter in 2017 with "the world's first 100 percent waterproof knit shoes."
Material World: Lululemon Uses Enzymes, Captured Carbon in New Jacket
The Packable Anorak is powered by the multiyear collaboration with Samsara Eco as well as LanzaTech.