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Lycra, Radici Behind Recycling Breakthrough for Mixed-fiber Textiles
Radici InNova's patented process uses selective dissolution technology to treat mixed textile waste and…
Why Creating the World’s First Stretch Nylon Is ‘Like the Moon Landing’
One of the pain points that has thwarted textile-to-textile recycling at scale is the preponderance of…
Everbloom Uses AI to Turn Protein Waste Into Luxury-grade Fiber
The New York start-up's Braid.AI platform predicts fiber performance before production, enabling consistent…
Saudi Arabia Bets on Bio-materials in Bid to Lead on Sustainable Fashion
A new textile made from Red Sea algae signals the Saudi Fashion Commission's ambitions to build a full…
Proof or Bust for Fashion’s Favorite Materials
The year saw recycled polyester stalled, while cotton held value — though forensic DNA tracking redrew the…
Five Next-gen Funding Rounds Worth Taking Note Of
SuperCircle, Uluu, Eeden, Circ and AMSilk earned investors as next-gen backers chased infrastructure…
Nadja Swarovski Talks Tweed, Tartan and Grazing Sheep as She Builds Green Brand, Really Wild
Swarovski is sticking to her sustainability mission, prioritizing craft, local suppliers and small-batch…
Seaweed Start-up Snags $16M Series A to Rethink Plastic
Australian materials science firm Uluu eyes commercial-scale facility for seaweed bioplastics with $16…
Thermore Updates Freedom Padding With Full Circularity Credentials
The new iteration of the signature Freedom insulation product is 100 percent derived from recycled materials.
EXCLUSIVE: Rivedroite Launches Reborn Collective Collection, New Material Made From Recycled Beach Plastic
The Parisian brand known for its repurposed cotton products has partnered with Mika to expand its circular…
Fēlthos, the Regenerated Noble Felt by Gruppo Florence
The innovative material is the result of a four-phase protocol that ensures quality and transparency…
Mango Supports Regenerative Cotton Farmers With Materra Collection
Spanish retailer Mango has rejoined forces with regenerative cotton firm Materra to support its mission of…
Textile-to-textile Recyclers Breaking Ground Globally
Leaders in the space are planting worldwide roots.
Hyosung Transitioning Bio-based Spandex Feedstock From Corn to Sugar
Hyosung advances sustainability with sugarcane-based spandex, cutting carbon emissions significantly.
EXCLUSIVE: Feben’s Mini Twist Finds Pulp Friction With OnceMore
OnceMore has teamed with Feben on the Mini Twist, blending her signature style with fabric made from wood…