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🌟 Fairbrics Company Spotlight 🌟 Did you know that the fashion industry accounts for 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions? Fairbrics is revolutionizing the textile industry by creating the first carbon negative fiber material. How it works: 1️⃣ CO2 is captured from industrial sources such as DAC or point source carbon removal technologies. 2️⃣ The CO2 is reacted with a catalyst and solvent to produce chemicals used in polyester synthesis. 3️⃣ The chemicals are polymerized to form polyester pellets, which are spun into yarn and then into fabric. Fairbrics' patented process creates high-quality polyester fiber from waste CO2, achieving a significant reduction in the carbon footprint compared to conventional polyester. 🌱 For every ton of fabric produced, approximately 0.8 tons of CO2 emissions are prevented! 🤝 Fairbrics is already collaborating with major brands including H&M to integrate carbon negative fibers into mainstream fashion, pushing the industry towards a greener future. And that’s not all: Fairbrics' mission extends beyond textiles. Their technology also produces sustainable packaging materials and cleaner chemical production methods.

🔸️ The key factor in reducing the impact of the fashion industry is to separate fibres 🔸️ In my opinion technology is the key factor ( the quickest)for change fashion industry environmental impact. Looking at the immage below three % are strongly related one to the others and invest in finding how to separate fibre will completly change everything: ➡️97% of virgin textiles means a great impact in term of co2 emission and impact on biodiversity ( pesticides and micro-plastics). Separating fibres will reduce the virgin material production ➡️73% of textile waste that go to landfil is due to the lack of technology. This high % is strongly related with the 97% of virgin material produced. Separating fibres will reduce the waste in landfil ➡️ 1% of textiles waste actually recycled will drammatically rise if the tecnology will find how to separating fibres We have to invest in finding the keys factor change by using of tecnology: Other two technological solutions that wil could have a great and positive impact are: ✅️provide any washing machine of micro-plastics filter ( they already exist, they should be mandatory) ✅️ investing in finding altenative to polyester not impactful and not losing micro-plastics ( there are already many startup working on it, but they should be helped with a buster of investment) On the other side there is the cultural change, the shift from consumistic behaviour to regolated and reduced consumption ( exteding the live of garment). The cultural shift will take dacades, we need a quick way out. What do you think ? How many year we have to wait yet ? #recycledtextiles #circulareconomy #sustainabledevelopment

Latest Innovations and Trends In recent months, nonwoven fabrics have seen significant advancements, reflecting their growing importance across industries. Recent innovations focus on enhancing sustainability and functionality. Notably, researchers have developed new eco-friendly nonwoven materials using recycled plastics, aiming to reduce environmental impact. Additionally, advancements in technology have led to the creation of highly durable and breathable nonwoven fabrics, ideal for medical and protective applications. The global nonwoven fabrics market is projected to expand rapidly, driven by increasing demand in healthcare, automotive, and consumer goods sectors. Companies are investing in smart textiles and multifunctional nonwoven solutions to meet evolving consumer needs and regulatory standards. As the industry evolves, nonwoven fabrics continue to play a crucial role in both everyday products and specialized applications.

Material Innovation Initiative's 'Beyond Polyester' report offers a compelling overview of the emerging alternatives for polyester, and the reasons why these innovations are crucial for a sustainable future. The report highlights some of the most exciting work at the intersection of #synbio and #textiles, but there's one notable absence: Protein-based fibers. It's not because proteins can't replace polyester in performance – they can outperform it by miles – just consider the remarkable strength and toughness of spider silk. But because there are still significant challenges with manufacturing protein fibers at scale that leaves them in the unenviable position of not being 'drop-in ready'. To put into perspective the scale of the challenge, today I estimated (back of the napkin) that we produce somewhere around 50-100 tons of protein-based fiber, all through wet-spinning processes where companies have spent years (decades) figuring out how to get proteins to (kinda) work in existing systems. Meanwhile, the world churns out 63,000,000 tons of polyester. If we wanted to replace polyester 1:1 with protein fibers it would require exponential growth. Yet, interestingly it's expected by 2035 that we will produce 97,000,000 tons of artificial meat – showing that protein production at scale is possible (and I don't think anyone is expecting polyester to be replaced with just one fiber-type). It's also not a matter of protein design. In fact we are at the dawn of a golden age of protein engineering. While AI & ML models still struggle to design proteins that form fibers (a topic for another post), we have several examples of proteins inspired by spider silk, squids, or based on existing models that we know produce exceptional fibers. What sets proteins apart is their unique ability to self-assemble, and respond dynamically to the environment – creating capabilities that are literally impossible with polyester. Imagine textiles that can heal wounds, detect toxins, filter metals, or foster a healthy skin microbiome. Picture fabrics that serve as a robotic 'skin', or replace synthetic muscles. The potential is immense. So why haven't protein fibers taken off? The issue is compatibility with existing manufacturing. Proteins weren't made for melt-spinning or even wet-spinning as we know them. What's missing is investment in new, specialized spinning techniques that can unlock the full potential of proteins. Once we solve this, the incredible capabilities of protein-based fibers could become everyday materials, transforming industries and ushering in sustainability breakthroughs. If you have read this far - thanks! - and also reach out to me to learn more about the Impossible Fibers program that is seeking to transform manufacturing of protein fibers. #protein #fibers #textile #innovation #manufacturing #biomanufacturing #synbio #robotics #health https://lnkd.in/gzKgaatg

Can we wear biotech? Yes, we can! 😁 The biomanufacturing of alternative fibres, such as bacterial cellulose or synthetic spider silk, contributes to the production of sustainable #textiles 👕 Watch the video and discover how #biotech is transforming our clothes and reducing the environmental footprint of the #fashion industry.

Ever wondered where the future of silk is headed? Here are 3 game-changing companies pushing boundaries & creating next-gen silk fibers! From bioengineered bacteria with AMSilk GmbH | Biotech Materials, recycled cotton from Circ®, and fermentation science with Kintra Fibers, ✨ these innovators are not just mimicking silk, they're aiming to outperform it altogether and ditch the negative animal welfare and environmental impacts of conventional fiber. From managing raw materials to navigating the fashion industry's complex machinery, scaling is still proving challenging for next-gen material innovators. But one thing's clear: the future of silk is looking bright (and sustainable) thanks to these innovators and many more! ♻️ Read all the webinar highlights here: https://lnkd.in/eY7P6SJh #Materialinnovation #Nextgenmaterials #Fashion #Silk #Sustainability

In fashion and textiles, innovating companies are getting creative with the idea of using CO2 emissions as a replacement for virgin fossil fuels. Instead of relying solely on fossil-based materials, they're finding ways to make textiles from captured carbon. According to Textile Exchange's report titled "THE FUTURE OF SYNTHETICS" LanzaTech, a leading biotech company transforming carbon emissions into raw materials, has partnered with Swiss sportswear brand On. Together, they're incorporating commercially viable polyester products derived from carbon capture technology into On’s supply chain. Following discussions initiated in 2022, On recently launched its first apparel collection featuring CleanCloud® polyester from LanzaTech’s CarbonSmartTM technology in late 2023. This innovative solution replaces 30% of conventional, virgin PET with monoethylene glycol derived from captured carbon emissions, while the remaining feedstock comes from purified terephthalic acid (PTA). The production of CarbonSmartTM polyester involves multiple steps, with LanzaTech capturing carbon emissions and fermenting them into CarbonSmartTM ethanol at a commercial scale. This ethanol is then converted into monoethylene glycol (MEG) by India Glycols Limited, and finally supplied to Far Eastern New Century, where it is transformed into PET.

This blog on the global impact of textiles is a great read! It reminds us of the environmental footprint of our industry. While Innovation plays a key role in minimizing our environmental impact, ensuring the industry's economic strength. Link- https://lnkd.in/gUPVrBJX

While Asia accounts for one-third of clothing exports worldwide, research shows that less than 1% of clothing textiles recycled in Europe are used to create new clothes - but this may be about to change. Surprisingly, the technology to make recycling clothes possible has only just been invented. It will be interesting to see how this technology progresses and if it can aid a circular economy. https://lnkd.in/gh-djTTJ

As someone who loves thrift and resale shopping and is conscious of my family's environmental impact, I'm excited about the advancements in mixed fiber recycling. I believe this discovery will lead to a shift in the industry, bringing much-needed changes. A few takeaways that I found interesting: - Less than 0.5% of post-consumer textile waste is recycled globally, with the waste incinerated or dumped in landfills. -113 million tons of fiber were produced globally in 2021; this number is projected to be 149 million tons by 2030. - Currently, mixed textile waste is challenging to recycle, costly to sort, and cannot account for the fate of all components and contaminants. In the broader context of global fiber production (52% polyester, 24% cotton, 6% man-made cellulosic fiber, 5% nylon, and 1% spandex), refining the mixed textile recycling process outlined in this publication has the potential to achieve a textile circularity rate of 88%. That's impressive! Fun Fact: Goodwill Industries, an American nonprofit, provided the post-consumer textile waste for this study. Chemical recycling of mixed textile waste | Science Advances