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"Sustainable Material" News Archive
OEKO-TEX® Sees a 21% Surge in Certifications and Labels
OEKO-TEX® achieved substantial growth by issuing over 43,000 certificates and labels in its latest fiscal year, with the "Made in Green" label experiencing exceptional 52% growth.
|September 4th, 2023|11:38 AM
Spinnova Secures Business Finland R&D Grant to Advance SPINNOVA® Fiber Development
Spinnova secures a EUR 1.9 million grant from Business Finland to advance its SPINNOVA® fiber project, aiming to pioneer pilot-scale production from textile and agricultural waste streams.
|August 16th, 2023|8:55 PM
Revealing Allbirds' Innovative Design: The World's First Net Zero Carbon Shoe
Allbirds has unveiled a groundbreaking net zero carbon shoe, urging industry peers to follow suit and sharing comprehensive methodology, which features a carbon-negative regenerative wool.
|August 16th, 2023|9:36 PM
Everything you need to know about Cactus Leather
Vegan leather is a better alternative, environmentally speaking, for several reasons.
|March 5th, 2020|1:32 AM
Ganni, Patagonia and Reformation Join Pilot Project to Decarbonize Fashion
California startup Rubi Labs has secured another $8.7 million in funding for its lyocell yarn made from converted CO2, with brands such as Ganni, Reformation, and Patagonia, having agreed to produce prototypes in hopes of driving the commercialization of the product.
|March 2nd, 2023|1:09 PM
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Lenzing Group Collaborates with Kentaur to Revolutionize Sustainable Chef Workwear
Lenzing Group partners with Kentaur to create eco-friendly chef uniforms, prioritizing circularity, durability, and functionality while reducing the use of virgin raw materials.
|October 12th, 2023|10:31 AM
Eastman Naia™ Showcases Latest Sustainable Textile Innovation at Intertextile Shanghai
At the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics spring exhibition, Eastman showcased its dedication to sustainability through the introduction of Naia™ Renew ES staple fibers.
|May 15th, 2024|3:59 PM
What Strategies and Innovations Does the Future Hold in Store for Sustainable Fashion?
The fashion industry is experiencing a surge in sustainable innovations, highlighted by Stella McCartney's use of seaweed-based fabric and new dyeing techniques leveraging bacteria and algae, as well as textile recycling’s triumph recognized by the H&M Foundation Global Change Awards.
|May 16th, 2024|6:51 AM