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13 March 202511 March 2025

Fashion for Good Launches Fibre Fragmentation Project – Behind the Break

Testing will be conducted across three laboratories to analyse fibre fragmentation in cotton knit, cotton woven, and polyester knit fabrics

18 March 20242 April 2024

Biotech fashion takes naturally sourced textiles literally

As fashion weeks in both the U.S. and Europe come to a close, it begs the question of staying fashionable and environmentally friendly

23 October 202319 October 2023

FENC’s Sustainable Products Empowering A World of Sports & Global Fashion

As a leader in the global polyester industry, Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC) has always been committed to corporate sustainability for the long haul

19 July 202313 July 2023

Can Cellulose Fibers Fill the Cotton Gap?

Cellulose as a Raw Material Could Be the Answer to Future Textile Demand

14 February 20239 February 2023

Themendossier: Pilze als Ressource

Viele Unternehmen und Universitäten beschäftigen sich mit diesem einzigartigen Material, dessen Einsatzgebiete nahezu grenzenlos sind

10 February 20237 February 2023

Fashion for Good Sorting for Circularity Advances into the US Market

Project expands to the North-American market to drive fibre-to-fibre recycling

20 January 202316 January 2023

Melbourne 2023: Brand new Adidas women’s tennis collection

Do not forget that this apparel is equipped with AEROREADY technology that absorbs moisture and makes players feel dry

25 August 202223 August 2022

adidas TERREX hoodie made with SPINNOVA® lands in stores

The adidas TERREX HS1 mid-layer hoodie, announced in February, is available for consumers online and in select retail outlets from July 15th onwards

8 August 20223 August 2022

Recycled synthetics vs renewable fibres: Balancing sustainability

Compared to conventional production, so-called ‘preferred fibres’ – says global non-profit organisation Textile Exchange – improve environmental and/or social sustainability outcomes and impacts

26 July 202223 July 2022

Nature as inspiration: Bio-based materials for sustainable construction

In its shift toward a circular economy, the construction industry will increasingly rely on the many sustainable qualities of bio-based materials

4 July 202229 June 2022

Finnland baut weltweit erste Fabrik die Kleidung recycled

Ein finnisches Unternehmen hat am Montag seine Pläne für den Bau einer Fabrik zur Wiederverwendung von Textilabfällen bekannt gegeben und damit einen wichtigen Schritt in Richtung Recycling und Umweltschutz getan

30 June 202224 June 2022

Stella McCartney to launch first Frayme handbag using mycelium

After four years of development and around eight iterations, Stella McCartney is about to launch an initial small run of 100 Frayme handbags using a mycelium-based leather alternative, MYLO

27 June 202222 June 2022

Suzano launches venture capital initiative with US$70 million to invest in startups

Suzano Ventures will stimulate the development of new solutions in areas including climate technology, bio-based products, agroforestry and sustainable packaging

24 March 202221 March 2022

Textilwirtschaft verantwortet 20% der weltweiten Wasserverschmutzung

80% der Verschmutzung gelangt über Flüsse und Wasserstraßen in die Ozeane. Unternehmen aus verschiedenen Branchen haben dies als Chance begriffen und Technologien zur Verringerung der Verschmutzung entwickelt, erklärt Isabelle Juillard Thompsen, Co-Portfolio Managerin des DNB Fonds Future Waves bei DNB Asset Management, in ihrem Kommentar anlässlich des UN Weltwassertages am 22 März

9 March 20224 March 2022

Fashion for Good’s latest project transforms agricultural waste into fibres

The new consortium project will assess the technical feasibility of natural fibres created by selected innovators using agricultural waste such as rice husks, hemp, wheat straw, banana and pineapple

22 February 202217 February 2022

Spinnova and adidas unveil their first commercial product

New launched hoodie is the first adidas product made with Spinnova material, containing a minimum of 25% wood-based fibres and is made without harmful chemicals

Adidas lanciert erstes Produkt mit Spinnova

Neuer Hoodie besteht zu 25% aus gemahlenen Holzfasern und wird ohne chemische Färbe- oder Bleichchemikalien hergestellt

31 January 202224 January 2022

Kennen Sie Textil-Trends wie Econyl, Repreve und Tencel?

Textilien wie Polyester und Nylon schaden der Umwelt. Doch wussten Sie, dass es auch nachhaltige Materialien wie Econyl, Repreve und Tencel gibt?

27 January 202221 January 2022

Peelsphere is a leather-alternative biomaterial made from fruit waste and algae

German designer developed a material that could replace animal hide yet still retain the same versatility and strength of leather

7 December 20216 December 2021

Mexico’s DESSERTO Cactus Alt Leather Gets V-Label Certification, Launches Boxing Gloves with Adidas

The glove, a one-piece design that improves backhand and wrist support, is certified green and made from sustainable cactus leather in a carbon-neutral environment

29 September 202129 September 2021

Oslo Startup Secures Funds For Fungi Food and Materials Solutions

NoMy has announced the closing of a seed funding round to accelerate its fungi-powered sustainable solutions. Based in Oslo, the Norwegian startup uses fungal mycelium to develop alternatives for everything from food to materials, such as alternative meat and bioplastics

8 September 20216 September 2021

Former Adidas executive launches new sustainable streetwear brand

Eric Liedtke's, former executive board member and Brand President's latest venture: a new zero-waste, zero-plastic streetwear brand called Unless

Unless: Ex-Adidas Vorstand startet nachhaltige Streetwear-Marke

Eric Liedtke, hat mit "Unless" eine eigene Streetwear-Marke auf den Markt gebracht - Bekleidung, die sich komplett biologisch abbaut

20 August 202119 August 2021

Partially biobased soles help adidas’s new elite running sneaks reach Olympic podium

In Germany, adidas has launched a new running shoe with a 3D printed, partially biobased midsole

12 July 20217 July 2021

Sateri Continues Investment and Collaboration with Infinited Fiber Company to Scale Next-Generation Textile Fibre Technology

New funding allows Infinited Fiber Company to build a flagship factory in Finland in response to the strong growth in demand from global fashion and textile brands

21 June 20219 September 2021

Adidas invests in Finnish sustainable fibre firm Spinnova

Adidas has pledged to shift to using only recycled polyester from 2024

2 June 20219 September 2021

A unique collaboration with Allbirds to create FUTURECRAFT.FOOTPRINT: the brands’ first shoe with

Seeing the possibilities of accelerating a carbon neutral future for sports and style, we teamed up to forge a unique partnership

30 April 202118 June 2021

Stan Smith Mylo™: Made Using Mushrooms

Stan Smith Mylo™, adidas’ latest concept shoe, introduces a mushroom-based material

15 February 202110 February 2021

Regeneration: The Next Step for Outdoor Fashion

The slowdown caused by the pandemic has found the fashion industry engaged in early reflections on ways to contribute to the improvement of environmental conditions

11 January 20216 January 2021

Adidas ‘Developing’ Plant-Based Leather From Fungus – Commits To Expanding Vegan Range

Adidas is developing a new material, a purely biological leather alternative made from mycelium, and will use it for the very first time in the creation of footwear

30 October 202027 October 2020

Bolt Threads Partners With adidas, Kering, lululemon and Stella McCartney to Introduce Mylo™

The companies and Bolt Threads unite to form a first-of-its-kind Mylo consortium, a highly unique and creative collaborative partnership, to usher in a more sustainable future for fashion

9 April 20208 April 2020

Not just biofuels: Algae’s next wave

A growing number of materials scientists and manufacturers are turning from land to sea in search of more sustainable biomass feedstocks

17 February 202012 February 2020

Regierungsberater mit Spinnenseide: Jens Klein soll die Bioökonomie voranbringen

Jens Klein ist mit Amsilk in der industriellen Biotechnologie erfolgreich. Das hat jetzt das Interesse von Wirtschaftsminister Peter Altmaier geweckt

14 September 201812 September 2018

As synthetic microfibers infiltrate food, water and air, how can we prevent future release?

Scientists and manufacturers are looking for ways to keep synthetic microfibers from getting into the environment in the first place

18 June 201814 June 2018

Fußball-WM: Die Bioökonomie ist mit dabei

Viele umweltfreundliche Bioökonomie-Ansätze haben den Sportsektor bereits erobert

12 June 20188 June 2018

AMSilk: Meet the German Biotech Behind Adidas’ Biodegradable Shoes

Interview with CEO Jens Klein to find out more about the innovative engineered silk material

10 April 201816 April 2018

Bio-leather made from apples – one of the 15 start-ups aiming to change fashion

The unsustainable nature of much of the world’s clothing has been publicised heavily in recent months

29 November 201730 November 2017

ARLANXEO: Keltan Eco im offiziellen WM-Fussball 2018

Gummischicht im Spielball von adidas aus biobasiertem EPDM-Kautschuk

24 November 201722 November 2017

Ten Innovative Biobased Clothing Items

Clothes made from novel biobased materials are becoming more widespread. Here are ten of our favourites

17 November 201715 November 2017

Lab-grown leather and spider silk are the future of your wardrobe

Burgeoning startups are hacking cells to create ‘unnatural’ and ‘smart’ clothing

11 October 20179 October 2017

Mikroplastik in Meeren: Hochschule Niederrhein forscht an biologisch abbaubarer Sport-Kleidung

Verschmutzung durch winzige textile Fasern, die sich beim Waschen lösen und mit dem Abwasser in die Weltmeere gelangen

24 May 201722 May 2017

Got plants? Bio-based shoes, lingerie, auto parts and more

Manufacturers are introducing more bio-based products in response to market demand

An interview with Boris Mannhardt, BIOCOM AG: People need to know that bioeconomy is not just an abstract concept

The role of the education sector in the transformation process towards a more sustainable economy still seems to be underestimated

25 April 201719 April 2017

Bio-Shoes: 5 Questions With Reebok Future Head Bill McInnis

Grown from corn, the sustainable plant-based shoes can be composted after use

16 December 201615 December 2016

Biodegradable silk in Adidas shoes

AMSilk GmbH claims to be the world’s first industrial supplier of synthetic silk biopolymers

22 November 201624 November 2016

adidas Unveils World’s First Performance Shoe Made From Biosteel® Fiber

The adidas Futurecraft Biofabric features include being 100% biodegradable through a fully natural process

adidas präsentiert weltweit ersten Performance-Schuh aus Biosteel®-Fasern

Eines der wichtigsten Merkmale des adidas Futurecraft Biofabric ist die zu 100% biologische Abbaubarkeit in einem vollständig natürlichen Prozess

15 December 201514 December 2015

Adidas und Parley for the Oceans setzen in Paris ein Zeichen

adidas und Parley for the Oceans präsentieren strategisches Nachhaltigkeitsprojekt anlässlich des Klimagipfels COP21

4 November 201530 October 2015

Cutting Out Textile Pollution

Cleaning up one of the world’s dirtiest industries will require new technology and more

13 May 201512 May 2015

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