material innovation
Material World: Finnish Fiber Tech Finally Free, Biofab Fair Shines
As sole Woodspin owner, Spinnova can now license its technoloy at large while Biofab Fair set the stage for…
Nylon’s Next Revolution Leaves Plastic in the Past
Geno's plant-based nylon-6 threatens synthetics on the industrial scale while AeoniQ by Pangaia Lab is made…
‘You Need Better Data Than You Have Today’ to Clear Sustainability Hurdles
As companies try to optimize their data-readiness capabilities, material innovation has emerged as a critical…
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Next-Gen Agri-Waste Innovator in India Closes Landmark Funding Round
AltMat's funding round marks H&M Group's first investment in next-gen innovation in India and Rainmatter's…
Material World: Lenzing’s Latest Fiber Mirrors Nature’s Irregularities
The wood-based cellulosic fiber producer's Tencel Lyocell HV100 fibers are Lenzing Lyocell Standard fibers…
The Elucent Project Brings Biobased Color from Lab to Factory Floor
Sparxell, Pangaia and the MTC deliver a breakthrough in the bio-shade space with fully biodegradable…
Material World: Fashion for Good Takes Next-Gen in Stride, TomTex Makes NYFW Debut
The project will see industry players partner on biobased swaps for footwear's synthetic sole production…
Exclusive: PDS Ventures Further Funds Refiberd
Continuing Refiberd's streak of success, the recycling startup has inked an agreement with PDS Ventures.
Polybion and Natural Urbano Brighten Up Bacteria With Translucent Lamp
Polybion and Natural Urbano debut Lapso Celium: A sculptural and functional lamp that was grown from bacteria.
Material World: Circulose Embeds Traceability Tech From TextileGenesis
The rechristened Circulose teams with TextileGenesis for real-time chain of custody data, pushing to be more…
NFW is ‘Winding Down’ Operations. What Does This Mean for Material Innovation?
"This is not the outcome we want, but it is the most responsible path for our stakeholders at present," CEO…
Material World: AMSilk Secures Over $60M to Scale, Sealwool’s Biomimetic Twist
AMSilk moves to industrial-scale production with some $60-plus million from strategic investors while the…
Milk & Marijuana: Delightful, Slightly Demented Designs During NYFW
Basketball star Skylar Diggins wears milk before securing the team's playoff spot while weed retailer Gotham…
This Angel Keeps Her Wings in Next-Gen Leather Launch
Cultivated Biomaterials' campaign for bioreactor-cultivated leather jewelry, harmlessly grown using a…
Pyratex Pumps Up Collections with Circ Content
Amid rising demand for circular and scalable textile solutions, Pyratex makes volume commitments to adopt…