material innovation
Former Under Armour CEO Heading New PET Textile Recycling Venture
With Patrik Frisk at the helm, Reju bills itself as a polyester textile regeneration firm.
Polartec Introduces Plant-Based Biolon Nylon to Enhance Its Performance Fabrics
Polartec, a Milliken & Company, upgraded two of its legacy product platforms now using Biolon™, a plant-based…
Material World: Ganni Advances Climate Goals With Modern Synthesis and Ambercycle
And Worn Again Technologies has a new partnership creating additional pathways for spent textile waste.
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Wool Re-Introduces Itself at Functional Fabric Fair
The Portland show was awash with a "surge in wool innovation" among the latest advancements in textile and…
Arc’teryx Adopts Lightweight, Recyclable Composite Fabrics
The Canadian outdoor brand will incorporate fabric solutions from Aluula Composites for its spring 2025 line.
Duluth Trading, Decathlon Add Celliant Infrared Tech
Hologenix lined up new brands to incorporate its infrared technology into their workwear and sportswear.
Nike ACG, Arc’teryx Named Among 12 Polartec Apex Award Winners
The dozen recipients were recognized for their work pushing the boundaries of material innovation using…
Infinited Fiber Company Announces New Partnerships, Board Members and Eco Accolades
The Finland-based recycled fiber innovator, nominated for the Nordic Council Environment Prize, revealed new…
Algenesis Nabs $5 Million for Plant-based Material Production
The seven-year-old startup produces bio-based plastics from plants and algae.
Biomaterials Makers MycoWorks, Gozen Mark Major Growth Milestones
MycoWorks cut the ribbon on its South Carolina mycelium production site, while the Balenciaga collaborator…
Material World: Balenciaga Teases New Biomaterial, MycoWorks x Deadwood Studios
Acteev expands its product portfolio and Fair Harbor adds sea shell powder to recycled polyester yarns.
Renewcell Warns on Circulose Sales
The Circulose producer doesn't expect to break even by year-end.
Zalando Launches ZIGN Studio Collection as Incubator for New Materials
The Berlin-based e-tail giant aims to "challenge the status quo."
Interloop and Simply Suzette Launch Unpeeled Collection Made with Banana Fiber
The Pakistani powerhouse is launching a denim-heavy range made with a sustainable cotton/banana fiber blend…