Chloe Bullock FRSA, BIID Reg ID, BA (hons)’s Post

Good to see increasing commercial interest in plant-based leather materials for automotive applications. This follows on the heels of similar interest from footwear and fashion industries in bio-based leather alternatives. ✳️ Japan’s Asahi Kasei invests in NFW, a startup based in Peoria, IL, that produces precision-engineered leather, foam, and textiles without using animal- or petrochemicals-based materials. ✳️ NFW’s patented leather alternative, called Mirum, is certified by the US Department of Agriculture as having 100% bio-based content, and is made from natural rubber, fibers, plant oils, pigments, and minerals. #innovation #climatechange #sustainability #biomaterials

Piñatex is a material that's paving the way for sustainable fashion and beyond. Derived from pineapple leaves, this textile is not just a cruelty-free alternative to animal leather; it represents a step forward in eco-friendly manufacturing practices. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐱? Piñatex is a non-woven textile developed as an ethical and sustainable alternative to traditional leather. It's made using pineapple leaf fibers, which are a byproduct of the pineapple harvest. This means no additional land, water, fertilizer, or pesticides are required to produce the raw material. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐱 - Sustainability: Utilizing what would otherwise be agricultural waste, Piñatex embodies a circular economy, transforming leftover pineapple leaves into a high-value product. - Cruelty-Free: No animals are harmed in the making of Piñatex, making it an ideal choice for consumers looking for ethical alternatives to leather. - Environmental Impact: The production of Piñatex is significantly less resource-intensive than traditional leather manufacturing, which often involves heavy chemical and water use. - Versatility: Durable and strong, Piñatex is suitable for a wide range of applications, including fashion, accessories, and upholstery. How do you see innovative materials like Piñatex influencing your industry? Whether you're in fashion, interior design, or another field, could embracing alternative materials change the way you approach your work? #innovation #technology #future #management #startups

Global Sustainable Fashion Market was valued at USD 8.1 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 33.1 Billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 22.9%. Its nice to see such good alternatives to the current unsustainable fashion marketplace.

Our founder Aditi Kapur Chawla, sharing some facts about Leather Goods Industry … 1. Leather is a #sustainablematerial : Yes , you absolutely heard it right. Leather as a material is one of the most sustainable material considering its a byproduct of the meat / food industry. In other words, the leather goods industry is using a waste product of another industry - transforming this waste into beautiful leather accessories and garments. Leather is a natural material, when responsibly sourced and processed - its #biodegradable in nature and is very #durable and long lasting which reduces the need for frequent replacement - do we hear #SLOWFASHION ! 2. Considering waste from another industry is being used, its contributing in controlling pollution. Can we imagine all these hides / skins being dumped in land fills !! 3. The #manufacturingprocesses also traditionally have a #sustainableapproach. This approach starts from the design & development stage where smaller goods are designed along with large bags & totes to provide better cutability and #minimalwastage. The wastage from the cutting department are also used by other ancillary industries to create other articles. #leather #sustainable #earthday #leathergoods #startup #d2c #quality #makeinindia #vocalforlocal

Ginning, blowing, carding, drawing, roving, spinning, weaving, dyeing, cutting, sewing, ironing, shipping and trucking — all the steps it took to turn some #cotton bolls into your #TShirt. Those processes also contribute the most to the #planet #warming impact of the #clothing fiber. https://lnkd.in/gb54c-Wh

Hi, today as usual, while reading news about the world of denim, I came across a very interesting article, and here’s what I think about it. What do you think? 😏 https://lnkd.in/dwvqyS5g From the perspective of a jeans designer, the introduction of bioreactor-grown cotton, as proposed by Galy, could be a true revolution in the industry. If this cotton indeed retains all the attributes of traditional cotton, as the company claims, it means it can be used in jeans production without any loss in quality, and all the usual processing stages, such as washing, dyeing, and various finishing techniques (like distressed effects or "stone wash"), can still be applied. One of the key aspects of jeans design is how the fabric reacts to wear and washing, as this gives the garment its unique character. If Galy Cotton truly replicates the structure of conventional cotton, it’s likely to withstand these processes similarly. However, an important question is how easily this cotton responds to various production manipulations, such as laser treatments, which are widely used to create specific effects on jeans. Additionally, since the material is created in lab conditions, there is the potential for customization of quality, which opens up new horizons for designers. We might be able to order more durable, or on the contrary, softer and more elastic fabrics, which could lead to the creation of new textures and approaches in denim design. Moreover, the environmental benefits of this cotton could become a powerful marketing tool. Today, consumers increasingly value sustainable production, and using lab-grown cotton with reduced water consumption and lower environmental impact could attract attention to products made from such material. Ultimately, if Galy Cotton truly meets traditional standards and can be adapted to existing jeans production processes, this would be a significant step forward for both the fashion industry and designers, opening up new possibilities for experimenting with materials. 💙

Textile technology developer Xefco has raised $10.5 million in its latest funding round led by Australian deep technology fund Main Sequence backing its technology to reduce textile emissions. Xefco has been commercialising its patented water-free textile finishing and dyeing solution, Ausora, aiming to create a greener supply chain for the fashion industry. Other new investors joined Main Sequence in the funding including Breakthrough Victoria, Virescent Ventures, investing on behalf of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and existing shareholders, Investible and Voyagers Climate-Tech Fund. CEO and Founder of Xefco Tom Hussey (pictured) said: “The existing wet processes used to put colour and other functional properties on fabrics have the biggest environmental footprint of the entire fashion supply chain." “These outdated, resource-intensive operations have not changed in centuries." #manufacturing #australianmanufacturing Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University #textiles #textileindustry #venturecapital

Durability, the elephant in the room Work by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to compile a guide for assessing the environmental footprint of leather will reach a new milestone at Lineapelle (September 17-19). A technical advisory group that UNIDO has set up will report its initial findings at Lineapelle and will take the project into a new phase. Its development officer for the leather industry, Ivan Kral, said at the recent Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris that the outcome he hopes to achieve is to walk a steady and sure path towards a platform for calculating accurately and explaining leather’s impact.  “This is what we are working hard to do,” he explained, adding that a focus on quick wins was unlucky to pay off. He said the #Higg Index, in offering a simplified score for #leather, had tried to make it easy for buyers to understand the material’s impact. “It did this with good intentions, but it did not succeed,” he said. Mr Kral went on to say that an important part of the technical advisory group’s work was finding an effective way to reflect the contribution of durability to leather’s sustainability. “Durability is the elephant in the room,” he said, “because making products with a long lifetime is much more beneficial environmentally that any other measure. But measuring durability is not so simple.” Image: Ivan Král (right) presenting at the Sustainable Leather Forum with the founder of specialist consultancy SPIN 360, Federico Brugnoli. Credit: Sustainable Leather Forum. leatherbiz.com/News/169656

This #blueeconomy derived clothing dye #startup SeaDyes Limited is looking to reduce our clothings impact on the planet Recently its been making waves in the fashion and textile industry with its innovative natural fabric dyes derived from #seaweed! This breakthrough could significantly enhance sustainability and lessen the industry's dependence on harmful petrochemical-derived colorings. Currently engaging with potential investors and partners, including a prestigious Scottish cashmere brand, SeaDyes is poised to weave its biobased dyes into the very fabric of our daily lives. The initiative sprang from a collaborative research project involving the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) and marine scientist Jessica Giannotti of Crùbag, a textile studio that integrates oceanic themes into its designs SeaDyes stands out by offering an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic dyes, which are typically made from harmful fossil fuels. Tested on various natural fibers like cellulose, cotton blends, and wool, SeaDyes' vibrant magenta hue is just the start. The company aims to create a full spectrum of colors suitable for a wide range of fabrics. The potential of SeaDyes extends beyond the fashion industry. Plans are in place to explore the industrial-scale application of this technology and to find innovative uses for the by-products of the dye extraction process, ensuring no resources go to waste! With a growing consumer demand for higher ethical standards in the textile #markets, SeaDyes is not only poised to color the world with its #sustainable palette but also to revolutionize the textile industry with its commitment to eco-friendly practices 😎🎉

🌿 Eco-Printing: Nature’s Art on Fabric! 🌿 At Weaving Vibes, we're proud to bring the beauty of nature to life with our eco-printed fabrics. Eco-printing, also known as botanical printing or leaf printing, is a natural dyeing process that uses the pigments and tannins from plants to create unique, one-of-a-kind designs. Here are some fascinating facts about eco-printing and our sustainable practices: 🍃 Eco-Friendly Process: Eco-printing involves bundling leaves, flowers, and other plant materials inside fabric, then steaming or boiling them to transfer the natural pigments. This process creates stunning, environmentally-friendly designs. 🌱 Sustainability: Our hemp fabric is sourced from the Cannabis sativa plant, which uses 1/3rd less water than cotton, enriches the soil, and is pesticide-free. Hemp is three times more durable, sustainable, and breathable than cotton. ✨ Unique Designs: Each eco-printed fabric is a masterpiece, reflecting the shapes and colors of the plants used in the process.