INNOVATIONS
Werewool Fibers
Werewool fibers are created by programming microorganisms to biosynthesize proteins with specific structures that mimic aesthetic and performance properties found in nature.
Slow Factory Labs
Slow Factory, a New York-based team has developed a natural, biodegradable leather alternative that is produced in a similar way to kombucha.
sane membrane
Dimpora believes that their biodegradable membrane will soon be used to produce sustainable, comfortable and high-performance outdoor wear across the world.
Removal of microfibers from textile wastewater using micro-filtration
The team behind Nanofique are preventing microfiber pollution created by the washing and dyeing process in textile factories with their unique filtration system.
Polyrecycling
Polystyrene, the material used in Styrofoam coffee cups, may soon be turned into clothing thanks to a team based at Ohio University.
PANGAIA x MTIX Microfiber Mitigation
PANGAIA and MTIX have teamed up to develop a novel application of MTIX's multiplexed laser surface enhancement (MLSE®) technology to modify the surfaces of fibers within a fabric in such a way that prevents microfiber shedding.
Orange Fiber
Orange Fiber has patented an innovative process that creates sustainable fabrics from the by-products of citrus juice.
Natural Fiber Welding
Natural Fiber Welding uses a patented closed loop, green chemistry platform to engineer precise hydrogen bonding networks in yarns composed of natural fibers.
Mango Materials
Mango Materials has developed an innovative manufacturing technology that turns waste carbon emissions into biodegradable biopolyester fibers.
Low fibre-shedding yarns
CSIRO's yarn structure design for cotton and polyester reinforces the structural integrity of yarns and thereby significantly reduces microfiber pollution.
Kintra Fibers
Kintra Fibers develops bio-based and compostable synthetic yarns derived from sugar instead of petroleum.
Graphene-based fibres from BioHastalex by Nanoloom
London-based Nanoloom is creating a solution to microfiber pollution by repurposing an innovation initially designed for wound healing.