Modern Synthesis are developing nanocellulose-based biomaterials, such as leather-like fabrics. Bacteria grow the raw material, nanocellulose, as a natural byproduct of fermentation. Modern Synthesis then creates a customised nanocellulose biofilm, which they combine with a natural textile to create a versatile range of non-woven materials.
Simplifyber concept shoe made with their moulded fabric technology. The upper is produced from liquid cellulose-based pulp, which is moulded with heat and pressure into the final shape. The soles of the concept shoe were 3D printed from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), through a collaboration with HP. Image Simplifyber.
The Quilton Lift daybed by Doshi Levien for Hay is upholstered with a fabric made up of 33% acrylic, 30% wool, 29% cotton, 7%
polyester and 1% viscose. The padding is polyurethane resin (PUR) foam.
A selection of Kvadrat 'regenerative' wool-based upholstery textiles with a minimum of 80% renewable contents. Sisu by Nanna Ditzel and Danh Võ made with 91% Norwegian wool, 8% New Zealand wool and 1% polyamide (PA), nylon. Ria by Raf Simons made with 96% wool, 12% viscose and 4% nylon. Vidar 4 by Fanny Aronsen made with 94% wool and 6% nylon. Hallingdal 65 by Nanna Ditzel made with 70% wool and 30% viscose. Twill Weave by Jonathan Olivares made with 90% wool and 10% nylon. Serpentine by Giulio Ridolfo made with 98% wool and 2% nylon.
Climatex Dualcycle upholstery fabric, which consists of wool, recycled nylon and lyocell (regenerated cellulose), which can be separated for recycling end-of-life.
Hvisk handbag in Leap alternative leather. This 89% bio-based textile is made with a three-layer structure comprising a Tencel Lyocell regenerated cellulose backing fabric, apple waste natural rubber blend middle layer that is plastic-free but not 100% bio-based, and partially bio-based BASF polyurethane (PUR) coating for durability.
Stand up food packaging made with Arjowiggins Sylvicta translucent paper. It provides a plastic free alternative to packaging films such as made from polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester. Image Arjowiggins.
Malai coconut textile is made up of nonwoven fibres (banana, sisal and hemp), combined with bacterial cellulose (BC). The acetobacter microorganisms are fed on coconut waste water. Through a process of fermentation, the sugars in the water are converted into micro fibrillated cellulose (MFC). This produces sheets of material that are converted into textiles, providing an alternative to leather. The sheets are coloured with plant-based mordant-free dyes.
Levis 501 Original jeans featuring Renewcell Circulose recycled denim blended with organic cotton. Through a process of chemical recycling, old garments are transformed into new regenerated cellulose - in this case viscose.
Halti Cyclus unisex parka jacket featuring Spinnova cellulose fibre and cotton fabric. In addition, the parka is dyed with Imogo hi-precision dyeing technology. This process is highly resource efficient, decreasing energy, chemical and water use by over 90% compared to conventional jet dyeing. Image Spinnova.
Electronics housing produced from injection moulded polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced with 20% rayon fibre made by Cordenka. The addition of rayon fibre increases the glass transition temperature (heat resistance) enough to make it suitable for electronics housing.
Twisting furniture made with lyocell fibre polylactic acid (PLA) bio-based composite material, developed by Korea Carbon Industry Promotion Agency (KCARBON) in partnership with the Korea Institute Science Technology (KIST, Seoul, South Korea).
Lyocell fibre polylactic acid (PLA) bio-based composite material for furniture and interiors, developed by Korea Carbon Industry Promotion Agency (KCARBON) in partnership with the Korea Institute Science Technology (KIST, Seoul, South Korea).
HeiQ AeoniQ regenerated cellulose fibre made in an almost closed loop process, which is different from conventional cellulose fibre production. Made from renewable ingredients, such as wood pulp, the fibre has similar elongation and tenacity to polyester (PET). Image HeiQ AeoniQ.
Hugo Boss shirt made with 87% HeiQ AeoniQ, a regenerated cellulose fibre made with a unique manufacturing process, using PH-neutral chemistry and >99% of the water is recycled. This is different from conventional regenerated cellulose production, which relies on some hazardous chemicals and solvents to extract and spin the cellulose, and it is not a closed loop process. HeiQ AeoniQ fibre has similar elongation and tenacity to polyester (PET). Image HeiQ AeoniQ.
The Pangaia Renu jacket is made from recycled textile. Nucycl regenerated cellulose fibre by Evrnu is produced from cotton-rich waste from industry and discarded consumer fashion items. Cellulose is extracted and converted into lyocell fibre, which is itself recyclable and biodegradable. Image Evrnu.
Recycled Lyocell fabric uppers on these Toms espadrilles are made with Tencel Refibra textile. This innovative fabric is produced in a closed-loop process combining recycled cotton waste (scraps from garment production) and wood pulp sourced from sustainably managed forests. Image Toms.
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