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The Science Based Fashion Talks by Lineapelle and SPIN360, Lineapelle and Spin360 have started today! 17th - 19th September 2024 📍 We look forward to see you soon at Pav. 24 - Lineapelle, Rho Fiera Milano The Science Based Fashion Talks by Lineapelle and SPIN360, will offer a rich agenda of inclusive and culturally elevated meetings and debates on #science, #innovation and the #market, of industrial interest. The appointments will be a moment to explore five topics that are central to the future, with the involvement of international speakers from the world of science, international institutions, brands and companies in the sector. 17th September 11AM - Adapting to Change: Strategic Insights for a Sustainable Future in the Fashion Industry 17th September 14PM - Beyond Tradition: Embracing Natural and Innovative Materials in the fashion Industry 18th September 11AM - ⁠Redefining Leather: Assessing Environmental Footprints and strategies for Decarbonization 18th September 14PM - ⁠The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) – What impacts for the leather trade & industry? Scientific findings, update latest developments, overview on international cattle & calf supply chains 19th September 11AM - Alchemy of Leather: The Crucial Role of Chemistry in Blending Heritage with Nature-Inspired Innovations Click here to stay updated: https://lnkd.in/dE96RHWB #ScienceBasedFashionTalks #Sustainability #Anticipation #Innovation #FashionIndustry #SPIN360 #Lineapelle

🌱 An innovation in sustainable alternatives to leathers🌱 A company MycoWorks harnesses the remarkable properties of mycelium, a rapidly renewable resource, to create high-quality, biodegradable alternatives to traditional leather and other non-sustainable materials. Exciting developments are underway at MycoWorks as they push the boundaries of sustainability and innovation in the leather industry! Their latest patent focuses on improving mycelial leather replacement compositions and introduces a groundbreaking method that significantly enhances the interaction between mycelium and anionic aqueous chemistry. This innovative approach entails transforming chitin into chitosan, followed by a unique cationization process. As a result, MycoWorks can create a leather-like product that not only maintains its durability and aesthetics but also features improved dye uptake and color fastness. This method exemplifies their commitment to producing high-quality, sustainable materials that challenge traditional leather manufacturing processes. MycoWorks is not just about innovation; they are dedicated to environmental sustainability. By utilizing renewable mycelium resources, they minimize waste and actively support biodiversity through controlled cultivation. With effective partnerships—such as with Hermès for luxurious accessories, Adidas for cutting-edge footwear, and Ford exploring mycelium for automotive components—MycoWorks is showcasing the potential of their patent in real-world applications. Their range of products, including the sustainable MycoWorks Leather and high-performance MycoWorks Composites, highlight the tangible impact of this innovative patent on the market. As MycoWorks continues to develop and refine their mycelial technologies, they are paving the way for a future where sustainable materials are at the forefront of fashion and industry. Post by: Dr. Himanshu Sharma (Ph.D.) Patent: https://lnkd.in/gzeHDxgc Image source: https://lnkd.in/gxB-Hh_U #Innovation #Sustainability #MycoWorks #Mycelium #LeatherReplacement #innovationforall

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Redefining Sustainability Through Precision Material Science. The ISPO blog below highlights critical hurdles for fashion brands navigating sustainability, but these challenges reveal deeper systemic gaps—gaps that Balena’s BioCir® material technology is purpose-built to address. 1️⃣ Regulatory Compliance as an Ecosystem Strategy: The rise of frameworks like the CSRD and Digital Product Passport is not merely a compliance issue—it’s a signal of a new operational paradigm. Balena embodies this shift with materials engineered for traceability and biodegradability, designed to fit seamlessly into future regulatory landscapes. By integrating material science with lifecycle transparency, brands can align with—and lead—this systemic change. 2️⃣ Circularity Beyond Rhetoric: The concept of a circular economy often remains aspirational due to the inherent friction in reengineering supply chains. BioCir® challenges this inertia. As a fully compostable and recyclable material, it eliminates ambiguity in end-of-life scenarios, ensuring products are either returned to the biological cycle or reused without compromising quality or scalability. 3️⃣ Supply Chain as a Value Chain: Transparency is not just a logistical tool—it’s a currency of trust. BioCir® materials enable granular traceability, offering brands and consumers a shared narrative rooted in accountability. This transforms supply chains from opaque systems into collaborative networks, where data-driven insights support sustainability at scale. 4️⃣ The Science of Design: Design accounts for 80% of a product’s environmental impact, and Balena recognizes this with precision material engineering. BioCir® bio-based composition offers unparalleled adaptability, meeting the rigorous aesthetic and functional demands of high fashion while setting new benchmarks for sustainable design. At Balena, we believe that true innovation occurs at the intersection of science, industry, and policy. BioCir® is not just a material; it’s a system-level solution designed to integrate seamlessly into the evolving fabric of the fashion industry. The path forward is clear: sustainability is no longer a value-add—it’s the foundation of future-proofed businesses. As experts and practitioners, our collective challenge is not just to adopt but to innovate in ways that make sustainability both inevitable and irresistible. Let’s build this future together. #MaterialScience #CircularEconomy #SustainableFashion #Biocir #FashionInnovation

Lecture in the category "Fiber Innovation" - Circular Solutions & #Recycling & Ecosystem solutions by Antoine Demarche: The Policy Hub - Circularity for Apparel & Footwear unites brands, retailers, manufacturers, service providers, and stakeholders in the #textile #industry. We gather the technical expertise and knowledge of 700+ members from our partner organizations, Cascale (formerly Sustainable Apparel Coalition), Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), along with contributions from our Advisory Group: Textile Exchange, Fashion for Good and the Social & Labor Convergence Program. Working closely with European policymakers, the Policy Hub leverages these technical contributions to propose ambitious sustainability and circular policies for the textile industry in the European Union. The Policy Hub will present an inventory of European legislation adopted under the Green Deal to inform and alert fiber manufacturers and producers to the impact of this legislation on their activities. The legislations concerned would include the Eco-design requirements for sustainable products and the Digital Product Passport, the Green Claims Directive, the Waste Framework Directive, and the future Textile Labelling Regulation. Lecture time: Thursday, 12th at 09:00am, Hall A 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 & 4th Dornbirn GFC Innovation Day, 11 - 13 September, Dornbirn, Austria, Live in person & Online Programme + Information: www.dornbirn-gfc.com   #fiber #circulareconomy #technology #sustainable #sustainability #fibercongress #dornbirngfc #textileindustry #fiberinnovation #circulareconomy #sustainable #sustainableagriculture #fibercongress #dornbirngfc

A few years ago, I visited Delhi NCR after the monsoon season to meet family. During my short 5-day stay, my asthma flared up, forcing me indoors with air purifiers blaring. While I had clean air, millions of Indians face AQI levels crossing 400, especially in winter. In 2024, Punjab’s pollution crisis has worsened, with air quality reaching hazardous levels due to crop burning. It’s not just Delhi; cities across northern India are battling severe pollution, with costs exceeding $30 billion annually. This issue demands bold, sustainable solutions. India's deep dependence on rice cultivation creates massive amounts of rice stubble, which is often burned, worsening pollution. The problem is complex. We realized the best solution was to develop products consumed in high volumes across industries. This led us to explore material science with a design-driven approach. Our goal was clear: starting with flexible composites, we aimed to develop a variety of composites that could be used in high-demand sectors. This strategy would drive the utilization of rice straw, discouraging the practice of burning and providing incentives for farmers to embrace a more sustainable approach. Through this journey, we, at Renewable Agricultural Waste (RAW) Materials, have developed the world’s first malleable composite made from rice straw, with the intention to start by reducing the environmental footprint of the footwear and fashion sectors, and eventually expand into automotive and construction. While our innovation efforts were recently recognized by Hyundai Motor Company (현대자동차) & Royal College of Art's IMDC Royal College of Art, we’re now thrilled to share that we’re part of the @Green Grads community (https://lnkd.in/dvJRCxie). We’ll be exhibiting our innovations alongside some of the brightest green innovators at the upcoming event at Yorkton Workshops. A huge thank you to Barbara Chandler, Michael Czerwinski, and the Green Grads team, as well as the event sponsors Pearson Lloyd for supporting us on this journey. I invite everyone in my network and beyond to attend this public event, where we’ll be discussing and exhibiting solutions to drive a more sustainable future. Please like, comment, and repost this to help us spread the word! Your engagement can help us reach those in the design, innovation, green ventures, media, and investment sectors in London, the UK, and beyond. Let’s continue to support and amplify green innovations for a brighter, sustainable future. #UKInnovation #LondonStartups #GreenVentures #TechForGood #CircularEconomy #ImpactInvestment #UKRI #ScaleUpUK #VentureCapitalUK #InvestInSustainability

In 2024, the sustainable textile industry has become increasingly complex and confusing. With so many offers, events, studies, legislations, reports, media and experts in place, it's becoming extremely difficult for consumers to recognize what constitutes a "good" purchase decision. At W. L. Gore & Associates I was appointed to my first sustainability team in 2005 and as the Founder of BRAIND® Ingredient Brand Strategy Consulting I helped to inaugurate the first sustainable #ingredientbrand in 2012. And learned firsthand that materials are key to improving the situation (scope 3 emissions & impact). Ingredient Brands can be lighthouses in this sea of uncertainties and act as a seal of quality and trust, allowing stakeholders to recognize which central problem they are helping to solve and how. But it's not about having a nice trade show booth or a hang tag. It's about consequent brand-centric behavior at all levels of the company. This is why I'm spending the next few days at Techtextil in Frankfurt, to see if there are any new solutions and how willing companies are to implement them with the right strategy. Let's work together to make the sustainable textile industry clearer and more accessible for everyone. #sustainablefashion #brandstrategy #value #ingredientbranding Photo credit: No Kill Magazine, no author

Quadpack | Certified B Corp announced the expansion of their ‘on-the-go skincare and makeup tottles with new shapes and applicators – all made of recyclable materials and with PCR options.’ The purpose behind this modern design, is that the new bottles will be easy to use and will be easily transportable. This is shown in the company’s choice to provide them in both 35ml and 50ml sizes, whilst also making them impact-resistant. Furthermore, the innovative bottles, branded as ‘tottles’ include LCA-based environmental impact data, which is available for customers to view. The article below talks about an excellent new development which has been created by Quadpack, that focuses on making cosmetics more transportable and better for the environment. This collection includes a variety of options and is evidently significantly better for the environment and for the packaging industry. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest insights and industry news, on everything within the #sustainablematerials #sustainablechemicals #plasticwastefree sectors; and for the latest updates on our 2024 shows see Sustainable Materials Expo & Sustainable Chemicals Expo (Cologne, 13-14 Nov)! #4eventsin2024 #industrynews #sustainability #closetheloop #TGMSE2024 #SCHLE2024 #SMTRE2024 #PWFWE2024 https://lnkd.in/ePsyv_39

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 - 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 TURNS faserkreislauf The team at faserkreislauf (engl. fibre loop) is convinced: Textiles of the future must not only be high quality but also produced with foresight. That's why the German company is focused on forward-thinking solutions – circular fabrics from recycled old clothing, 100% made in the EU. 🔄 The Circular Economy Concept: Textiles discarded by industrial laundries, municipal collections, and corporate partners are used to create new fibers. The result: fabrics with 30% recycled content, meeting the highest quality standards. ✨ The benefits: - faserkreislauf fibers require 𝗻𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗲. Relying fully on 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 they have a 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗢𝟮 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁. - 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 & giving discarded textiles a second chance. - Be prepared for the 𝘌𝘜 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘭: They support you in 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 coming into effect in 2025. 🚀 Be part of the textile revolution. Join the TURNS faserkreislauf and discover their materials at booth K 21 at the MUNICH FABRIC START innovation hub in hall 7! #Recycling #SustainableFashion #EUGreenDeal #Innovation #TextileRevolution #faserkreislauf

🌟 We Are Sonovia: Redefining Textile Innovation 🌟 At Sonovia, we're not just a company — we're a movement towards a more sustainable and innovative future in textiles. Our passion for excellence and commitment to sustainability drives everything we do. ✨ Sustainable Solutions: We're leading the charge in developing cutting-edge textile technologies that reduce water consumption, energy usage, and chemical waste, making fashion and textiles more eco-friendly. ✨ Innovation at its Core: Our research and development team works tirelessly to push the boundaries of fabric science, creating fabrics that are not only durable and high-performing but also gentle on the planet. ✨ Collaborative Spirit: We believe in the power of partnerships and collaborations. By working together with industry leaders, designers, and innovators, we amplify our impact and drive positive change in the textile industry. Join us on this journey of transformation and sustainability. Together, we can redefine the future of textiles and create a world where fashion meets responsibility. Follow us for updates, insights, and inspiring stories! #Sonovia #TextileInnovation #Sustainability #Fashion #Collaboration #Innovation #FutureOfTextiles #JoinTheMovement