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Vivobarefoot Wins Accolades for Algae-Based Footwear
The minimalist footwear brand's Asher Clark said the dream is to have eco-friendly materials like algae make…
Covestro Is Planning to Go All in on Bio-Based Raw Materials
Some of its materials are well suited for making footwear, it said.
Rudolf Group Introduces First Bio-Based Durable Water Repellent Solutions
Chemical company Rudolf Group pushes R&D boundaries by embracing natural materials for new Durable Water…
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Adidas to Use Sustainable Materials in Over 60% Of Products in 2021
In the coming year, the company plans to launch a shoe made from fungus leather, as well as a completely…
Why Pangaia Doesn’t Believe in Hogging Breakthrough Materials
Next year, the startup plans to roll out both lighter-weight and heavier, more insulating versions of its new…
Dupont Sorona Teams With Tearfil to Develop Sustainable Staple Yarns
Sorona is made up of 37 percent renewable plant-based ingredients, offering a sustainable alternative to…
Fake Meat Has Gone Mainstream. Can Biofabricated Fashion Follow Suit?
Fashion cooked up in the lab from bioderived materials is hoping to court consumers looking for vegan and…
Why This Footwear Materials Maker Doubled Down on Bio-Based Plastics
Materials manufacturer Trinseo said its new Taiwan pilot plant will play a significant role in reaching its…
DuPont Gives Central Saint Martins Students a Taste of Bio-Based Fashion
Students will receive partially bio-based Sorona fabrics to create their first fashion design for the…
Genomatica to Scale Bio-Nylon 50-Fold with Aquafil
The material will go to global brands to explore and develop renewable products, create showcase goods and…
Exclusive: H&M’s Latest Eco-Collection ‘Drives Circularity Efforts Forward’
H&M's eco-friendly Conscious Exclusive launch introduces Venice biennale-inspired fashion using fabrics from…
Clae’s Latest Sneaker Ditches Cow Hide for Cactus
The industry's search for environmentally friendly leather continues, with brands seeking options to replace…
Bolt Threads Introduces Mylo Leather Alternative to Europe
The Netherlands emerged as Bolt's clear choice for expanding in Europe due to the country's position as a…
Naia and Sorona Collaborate on Biobased Fabrics
The joint effort blends Naia and Sorona fibers to create garments with exceptional stretch and recovery…
Biosynthetics vs. Natural Fibers: What Makes a Sustainable Material Sustainable?
Are biosynthetic materials made from engineered yeast or pineapple skins hype or hope for the fashion…