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Investment in Next-Gen Materials Rebounded to $500 Million in 2023
Start-ups developing new sustainable materials like plant-based or lab-grown leathers, silks and furs raised $500 million in 2023, up nearly 10 percent from a year …
Are New Materials Ready to Go Mainstream?
Ten years ago, Suzanne Lee gathered a nerdy group of synthetic biologists, designers and artists in a sterile conference room in Microsoft’s New York headquarters …
What’s Blocking the Rise of More Sustainable Materials?
Since Swedish textile recycler Renewcell began operations at its first commercial-scale recycling plant last year, its biggest focus has been ramping up supply. But the …
Fashion Faces Massive Shortage of More Sustainable Raw Materials
By the end of the decade, many of the world’s largest fashion brands need to dramatically increase their use of raw materials with a lower …
The Evolution of Bikini Materials: Innovation and Comfort
(Image by Freepik). The evolution of bikini fashion goes hand in hand with advancements in swimwear materials. From the early days of simple cotton fabrics …
Op-Ed | Fashion’s Materials Revolution Is Here to Stay
Over the past 10 years, some $3 billion has poured into innovating the fabric of the fashion industry, driving excitement around next-generation materials like mushroom …
3 Common Types of Materials That Boots Are Made With
Boots are essential footwear for people from all walks of life. They’re rugged and versatile, allowing them to be paired with almost anything. Whether you …
‘Better’ Materials Aren’t Enough to Dent Fashion’s Climate Impact
Fashion brands are sourcing more recycled polyester, certified cotton and deforestation-free viscose than ever, but emissions from the industry’s raw material supply chain have bounced …
Investment in Next-Gen Materials Halved in 2022
Start-ups developing new materials like mushroom and lab-grown leather raised $457 million in 2022, down from $980 million in 2021, according to a report published …
Her dark materials: Tim Burton’s Wednesday sparks a gothic fashion revival | Fashion
If you are seeing a lot of Gen Z wearing black, plaiting their hair into pigtails and giving you a Kubrick Stare, it’s all because …
Fashion Is Using More Raw Materials Than Ever. Not Enough of Them Are Sustainable.
The global textiles industry is producing more than ever before, but shifts from conventional materials to lower-impact alternatives have stagnated, according to a report published …
‘Vegan Leather’ or Plastic? A Materials Marketing Battle Heats Up
“Do you know where your clothes come from? Would you wear plastic?” Those are questions Australian wool group Woolmark poses as part of its latest …
Why Some New Materials Succeed and Others Don’t
Hardly a year goes by without a new material appearing on the market that promises to be better and more sustainable than plain old cotton, …
Fashion’s Race for New Materials — Download the Case Study
Hermès is a luxury brand that prides itself on being steeped in heritage and traditional craftsmanship. So when it emerged in 2021 that the maker …
What materials are used for making T-shirts?
There are many different types of materials that can be used to make t-shirts. One significant difference between materials is their weight. Lighter-weight fabrics, such …
Kelly Clarkson’s Little Black Dress Mixes Materials With Block Heels – Footwear News
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One Way to Become More Sustainable? Invest in New Materials.
Luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose has built a billion-dollar business selling distressed and decorative leather trainers for $500 a pair. But its latest investment is …
New materials that have entered the fashion industry
Gone are the days of fur and animal skins, not to mention overly polluting materials. The fashion industry has launched a frantic race to adopt …
BoF LIVE: Can a Materials Revolution Make Fashion More Sustainable?
This #BoFLIVE event was based on the ‘Fashion’s Race for New Materials,’ case study. Click here to read our full analysis. In a bid to …