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Insight16 Apr 2024

New US bill to promote circular fashion

To promote US manufacturing over China’s, the Americas Act offers billions of dollars in incentives for more environmentally friendly and ethical working methods. Abigail Turner asks the SMART Association why it supports the bill.

FibresYarnsCircularity

ScalingInsight16 Apr 2024

Scan-to-print footwear takes step forward

Vivobarefoot has partnered with material science company Balena to create a fully compostable shoe. Abigail Turner finds out how the London-based footwear company plans to get this on the market by 2025.

SyntheticsRecycledCircularity

Insight16 Apr 2024

New distribution partner for Lotus Heat Presses

Lotus Press has announced its new distribution partner for Lotus Heat Presses in Sweden.

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Insight16 Apr 2024

Marks & Spencer announces net zero fund

British retailer Marks & Spencer has announced a £1m (US$1.24m) Plan A Accelerator Fund, which includes several new investments in collaborative projects to help achieve its net-zero ambitions by 2040.

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Insight15 Apr 2024

Vegan leather alternative self-dyes from bacteria

Imperial College London has collaborated with biodesign company Modern Synthesis to create bacteria that grows and dyes itself as a plastic-free vegan alternative to leather.

CellulosicsDyeingCircularity

ScalingInsight12 Apr 2024

AI in circular knitting machines aids efficiency

Smartex.ai has integrated its technology into Terrot’s circular knitting machines to automate previously manual tasks. Abigail Turner finds out how this not only improves efficiency, but also sustainability.

FibresYarnsCircularity

Insight11 Apr 2024

Chipless fibre for wearable technology

Researchers from Donghua University in Shanghai, China, have proposed a chipless human coupling energy interaction mechanism for smart textiles.

FabricsDyeingResearch & Development

ScalingPodcast10 Apr 2024

Ep. 97: Academia’s relationship with industry

The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks with Dr Yuly Fuentes-Medel of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Fabric Innovation Hub about how academic collaboration is transforming practices within the fashion industry.

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Insight10 Apr 2024

100% recycled insulation replaces animal down

Vegan fashion brand Futurefear works with recycled materials to create long-lasting products. The brand, which was initially conceived in Berlin, Germany, and is now based in Seoul, Korea, launched with its puffer jacket Futurepuffer.

RecycledApparelCircularity

Insight9 Apr 2024

Collaboration showcases sustainable solutions

A group of manufacturers, investors, textile companies and materials start-ups have collaborated on a collection showcasing sustainable solutions across the supply chain. Abigail Turner asks biomaterials company Ponda about its input.

CellulosicsApparelCircularity

Commercially readyInsight9 Apr 2024

Thermal insulation from recycled PET bottles

Thermore specialises in the research, development, production and marketing of high-quality thermal insulation for apparel. Abigail Turner speaks to the company about its Ecodown material in outerwear garments.

SyntheticsRecycledDesign & Trends

Insight8 Apr 2024

Lululemon launches recycled polyester anorak

Athletic apparel brand Lululemon has launched its first product made with enzymatically recycled polyester.

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Commercially readyInsight8 Apr 2024

Fully compostable footwear with Balena Science

Balena Science has developed a biodegradable material, which brands are now incorporating into their products. Abigail Turner speaks to the company about its recentl collaboration with For Ever.

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Insight5 Apr 2024

Adidas’ new stretch garments eliminate elastane

Sportswear giant Adidas has introduced a new collection of stretch garments featuring an innovative knit construction to eliminate the need for elastane fibres.

SyntheticsKnittingDesign & Trends

Commercially readyInsight5 Apr 2024

Pangaia launches recycled denim jacket with Evrnu

Materials science brand Pangaia has launched its first denim product made entirely from cotton textile waste. Abigail Turner speaks to Pangaia Lab about its collaboration with textile innovations company Evrnu.

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Insight4 Apr 2024

Recycled polyester database launches

Non-profit textile-to-textile recycling organisation Accelerating Circularity officially launched its database of commercially available T2T recycled polyester (rPolyester) at Performance Days in Munich on 20 March.

SyntheticsRecycledCircularity

Commercially readyInsight3 Apr 2024

Pineapple fibres in footwear set to expand

Ananas Anam has collaborated with Cat Footwear to create a collection using its sustainable Piñatex fibre. Abigail Turner finds out how it plans to integrate itself further into existing textile manufacturing technology.

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Insight2 Apr 2024

Multiple bids submitted for Renewcell

Swedish textile recycling company Renewcell has confirmed that it has received multiple bids for the business and assets of its estate.

CellulosicsYarnsCompanies & Finance

EmergingInsight27 Mar 2024

New viscose created from cotton waste

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have created a new viscose, made from worn-out cotton sheets.

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Insight25 Mar 2024

Digitalisation could offer solutions in 2024

The economic environment will be a big challenge for the textile machinery sector in 2024, according to Dr Harald Weber, managing director of VDMA Textile Machinery Association. But digital technologies will offer solutions.

FibresYarnsResearch & Development

ScalingInsight22 Mar 2024

MIT redefines active textile with 4D knit dress

MIT Self-Assembly Lab researchers and the Ministry of Supply collaborate on a sustainable and customisable 4D knitted dress.

SyntheticsKnittingDesign & Trends

ScalingInsight20 Mar 2024

Recycled materials tap into sportswear sectors

Ambercycle has partnered with Gap to incorporate its cycora regenerated polyester into performance wear. Abigail Turner discusses the qualities of the recycled material with CEO Shay Sethi.

SyntheticsRecycledDesign & Trends

Insight20 Mar 2024

Closed loop systems for recycling

Taiwanese textile manufacturer Libolon speaks about its new CRZ System for recycling textiles in a closed loop system.

SyntheticsDyeingCircularity

Insight18 Mar 2024

Connector solutions for electronics and fabrics

Wearable technology is offering a new dimension to smart textiles. Abigail Turner speaks to the founder of Swedish attachment tech start-up LumeoTech about the challenges and ambitions of this sector.

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