Following in the footsteps of models on the catwalk, a series of collections are continuously released to the market and brought to the adoring community as proof of the strong development of the fashion industry.
SHRIMPTEX – SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL FROM SHRIMP SHELLS AND COFFEE GROUNDS
Graduating from Parsons Institute and having worked for big names like Alexander Wang and Peter Do, designer Uyen Tran has always `sought` the idea of a biological project that could solve waste problems for the fashion industry.
(Photo: Tomtex)
Inspired by familiar materials that few people think about, such as shrimp shells and coffee grounds, she created Shrimptex – a biological material that is both hard and flexible that can replace animal skin and easily create products.
(Photo: TOMTEX)
(Photo: Tomtex)
(Photo: Tomtex)
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Chloé `greened` her Instagram account with the message of connecting with pure nature
SOYBEAN PROTEIN FIBER (SPF)
Considered to be one of the most environmentally friendly materials in the world, soy fabrics, true to their name, are woven from soybean waste products through a processing process that uses minimal waste.
(Photo: The Sustainable Fashion Collective)
Containing proteins derived from soybean hulls, this material has high elasticity, excellent drapeability as well as excellent breathability.
(Photo: Felting and Fiber Studio)
SEQUIN FROM COMPOSTABLE MATERIALS AND RECYCLED PLASTIC
Sequins are an inseparable part of design as they create the flashiness and splendor of fashion outfits.
Sequined Haute Couture outfit stands out in Iris Van Herpen’s Fall-Winter 2021 collection.
Realizing the importance of environmentally friendly materials after training courses in many countries, Elissa Brunato launched Bio Iridescent Sequin, which is 100% derived from cellulose and can decompose right in garden soil.
(Photo: Elissa Brunato)
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Pandan leaf fabric – potential material for the green fashion industry
VEGAN LEATHER MATERIAL – A NEW SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR A BILLION-DOLLAR INDUSTRY
Unique INVENTIONS from CACTUS PLANTS
After 2 years of researching and developing ideas, two Mexican guys – Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez have contributed significantly to the `greening` of the fashion industry by launching vegan leather made from
(Photo: Desserto)
With a shelf life of up to 10 years and a production cost equivalent to regular leather items, this will be an effective solution to meet the sustainable material needs of fashion houses.
(Photo: Desserto)
VEGAN LEATHER MATERIAL MADE OF APPLE PEEL AND CORE
Realizing the tragic trade-off when more and more animals are killed to serve the luxury and frivolity of the fashion industry, Beyond Leather sought inspiration from the leftover materials in the production process.
(Photo: Plant Based News)
(Photo: Plant Based News)
sustainable material SYNTHESISED FROM MUNGI MOLECULES
With the vegan wave `taking over` the trend of garment materials, people believe that artificial leather will partly solve the ethical problem in fashion.
(Photo: Reishi)
A bag design made from mushroom mycelium of the fashion brand Hermès.
GUCCI ENTERS WITH DEMETRA RECYCLED FABRIC
Officially participating in the recycling race, on the brand’s 100th anniversary, Gucci has introduced sneaker designs crafted with completely new Demetra recycled material.
(Photo: Gucci)
(Photo: Gucci)