
Regenerative fibres for the fashion industry
One startup is redesigning textiles to promote a circular economy
Innovation has always fuelled the fashion and beauty industries. Bringing consumers the newest and most exciting products is the key for commercial success and brand longevity. Today, innovation is also helping the sectors act in more sustainable ways, reinventing everything from products and packaging, to supply chains and marketing. In the Springwise library, we feature solutions that address all of these and more – from designer handbags made from grape ‘leather’, to custom lipstick designed and dispensed via AI.
One startup is redesigning textiles to promote a circular economy
The skin can be produced on a large scale and would reduce the need for animal testing by the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries
A Californian-based company has created natural textiles made 100 per cent from carbon emissions
One startup is working to reduce our dependence on microplastics in agriculture, food, and cosmetics
The silkworms produce 3D objects directly instead of just spinning cocoons
A simple textile treatment makes clothing last longer and repair itself, and can even turn a T-shirt into a cardiac monitor
Growing cotton in greenhouses – which has never been tried before – is allowing one company to increase output while decreasing pollution and water use
A startup aims to reduce emissions from fashion production while having a positive impact on society
The production process includes training opportunities for young people interested in business and fashion
A company uses molecular chemistry to transform pollution into sustainable fabrics
A new process for clothing manufacturing eliminates much of the waste involved in fashion
This startup transforms over-abundant seaweed into ultra-regenerative, plant-based, advanced biomaterials