Electronic yarn woven into sportswear measures exhaustion levels
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a yarn that can be woven into close-fitted sportswear to sense the wearer’s exhaustion level during physical activity
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Tennis accessories made from single-use plastic bottles
A collaboration makes use of plastic waste collected from a high-profile sporting event
Eco-friendly sneakers are 97 per cent natural
The shoes are made from materials including cork, hemp, and wool
Improving the lives of wheelchair users through technology
A new initiative is developing a navigation system for wheelchair users, as well as real-time data analytics for wheelchair athletes
Vegan athletic shoe brand champions social change
The company provides traceable production and stylish, washable shoes
A waterproof shoe made from coffee and recycled plastic
A recently-released ethical shoe is created out of recycled plastic bottles and used coffee grounds
A zero-emission electric racing truck is competing in the 2022 Dakar Rally
The lightweight vehicle is powered by hydrogen and electricity
Swiss shoe manufacturer leverages collaboration to create soles made from carbon emissions
The shoes are believed to be the first to explore carbon emissions as a primary raw material
New dog leads made from old climbing ropes
A teen has created a non-profit business to repurpose old climbing rope and help animal rescue shelters
Telfar designs genderless uniforms for the Liberian Olympic team
The collection comprised of 70 genderless pieces, including unitards, gowns, shorts and the brand’s signature asymmetrical, shoulder-baring running tops, amongst other items
Fabric made from recycled carbon emissions
Lululemon is aiming to replace the polyester with a fabric made from ethanol that was produced by pollution-eating bacteria
Sustainable running shoes with bloom algae EVA soles
AFEW aims to use the shoe as a canvas for future improved designs, until they create a 100 per cent sustainable shoe