Navigating the complexities on the path to a more sustainable future By: Andrew Dent, Ph.D. This article originally appeared in the Advanced Textiles Source There is an abundance of information …
Top 5 Materials: December 2022
Chemical Recycled Polyurethane Foam A recycling process that converts polyurethane (PU) foam waste into polyol and reformulates it to make new open-cell PU foams with the same mechanical …
Hotel of Tomorrow – Inspiration Webinars Recap
Dr. Gayatri Keskar joins the “Hotel of Tomorrow” inspiration webinar in introducing various materials and technologies focusing on up-cycling product waste that can be used now or in the future. …
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What’s the difference between biofabricate, bio-based, and biomaterials?
The term biomaterial is used to indicate materials that have a non-specific biological association. All biomaterials are bio-based, but the bio content can vary radically from less than 10 to a …
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We are currently in the middle of a biotechnological revolution that are transforming many industries including fashion. Enzymes are used routinely to wash and finish textiles to give them dirt …
Non-PFC coatings for textiles
If you’ve ever worn a waterproof jacket or a pair of softshell trousers then you've probably already interacted with PFCs without even knowing it. PFC stands for ‘perfluorinated compound or …
Top Five Materials: May 2022
MC 78004 LOLI Pellet from LOLIWARE The world’s first seaweed-based pelletized material that is composed of a proprietary blend of biopolymers, upcycled marine biopolymer, and seashell powder to …
