"Organic Materials" News Archive

Bananatex revolutionizes the textile industry with its eco-friendly jersey fabric made from Abacá banana plants, earning recognition at the Dezeen Awards 2023 and showcasing the company's ongoing commitment to sustainable fashion.

With nature in mind, the beauty brand only works with suppliers who minimise their waste and follow sustainable production principles.

Based in London, Komodo is a cutting-edge apparel brand committed to creating innovative and eco-friendly fashion by working closely with its partners in Kathmandu.

In response to the growing demand for essential oils, it is imperative to embrace sustainable cultivation practices for basil oil, emphasizing eco-friendly methods to safeguard biodiversity and the environment.

Designed by Italian sneaker brand ID.EIGHT, the sneakers are not only unisex and animal cruelty free, but are also made from materials that are waste products in the food industry - apple peels and cores, grape skins, seeds and pineapple leaves.

Used by Boody and Pact, the use of bamboo in fashion aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and ethical practices in the textile and apparel industry.

The USDA introduces the NOP Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule, effective March 19, 2024, aiming to bolster traceability and protect the integrity of organic products in the supply chain.

Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) have teamed up to develop the world's first MIRUM®-based garment, the Pangaia Air Gilet.

Textile Exchange launched an updated open-source Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix (PFMM), evaluating sustainability standards through 80 indicators, blending quantitative life cycle metrics with qualitative criteria for enhanced material choice understanding in sustainability.

The Global Organic Textile Standard celebrated its 20th anniversary with a record number of certifications