Natural Fiber Welding
Can Squid DNA Solve Microfiber Pollution?
Five innovative companies have snagged the Microfiber Innovation Challenge's half-a-million-dollar prize…
What KFC’s Vegan Nuggets Mean for Next-Gen Materials
Nicole Rawling, CEO of the Material Innovation Institute, believes that next-gen materials will grow faster…
Ralph Lauren Says This Is the World’s First High-Performance Cotton Polo
The polo's recycled cotton fibers have been "enhanced" with performance properties such as moisture wicking…
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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…
Why Ralph Lauren Invested in This Material-Science Startup
Like many in apparel, Ralph Lauren is looking to replace a reliance on virgin materials with upcycled and…
Growing Demand for Textiles Drives Sustainable Options Like Bio-Synthetics, Fiber Welding
While there's no silver bullet on the journey to better material usage, a portfolio approach can help brands…
These Five Startups Are Closing the Loop on Apparel
Fashion for Good has announced five new companies with "innovative and game-changing" circular solutions to…
Natural Fiber Welding Creates Fresh New Fabric-Making Process
Born out of $10 million in research funding from the Department of Defense, Natural Fiber Welding has the…