"Sustainable Materials" News Archive

Danish brand GANNI has partnered with Ambercycle for its 'Fabrics of the Future' initiative by incorporating cycora®, a regenerated polyester, into its SPORT collection.

Patagonia partners with European organizations to launch United Repair Centre London, fostering a social enterprise dedicated to training and employing individuals, including refugees, in clothing repair.

WRAP's innovative Circular Design Toolkit is poised to revolutionize the textile industry by addressing its environmental impact and emphasizing the pivotal role of sustainable design in reducing carbon footprints.

Saxcell and Birla Cellulose join forces to advance the production of recycled man-made cellulosic fibers through a groundbreaking partnership.

Patagonia's groundbreaking Stormshadow parka, crafted from recycled ocean-bound plastics, signals a milestone in the outdoor apparel industry's pursuit of sustainability.

Lenzing's expansion of REFIBRA™ technology to LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers offers a sustainable solution for reducing textile waste and gaining traction in the fashion industry, with prominent customers like American Eagle Outfitters, Fruit of the Loom, and Farm Rio.

H&M Foundation and HKRITA are pioneering an innovative project to transform the environmental sustainability of recycled leather, addressing long-standing issues with traditional recycled leather.

Zalando's ZIGN Studio Collection marks a shift towards material innovation, distinguished by its pioneering use of sustainable and recycled materials, including renewable wood pulp and bio-derived leather alternatives.

The line, which is integral to the Fiber-to-Fiber Consortium founded by Carbios in 2022, includes prominent European sportswear brands and PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.

Banofi, a banana leather producer, has won the Hult Prize's first-ever fashion-focused competition, earning $1 million in seed funding for their innovative sustainable leather made from discarded banana waste, presented by Stella McCartney.