Air Busan releases keyring made with flight attendants’ old suitcases
Air Busan Co., a budget carrier unit of Asiana Airlines Inc., is creating various items by recycling old suitcases used by flight attendants.
Textile rescue program turns old school uniforms into furniture fabrics
Between the schools and business Textile Rescue programs, we’ve already stopped 50 tonnes of uniforms going to landfill,” said Thompson.
Dutch design studio creates automotive textile from ‘unrecyclable’ clothing
Their project, called Fibers Unsorted, is a technical fabric made from mixed-fibre clothing that would otherwise be considered waste. I
Modibodi launches world-first biodegradable leakproof underwear
According to the company, the range took over two years of lab testing and development using a combination of natural and bioengineered synthetic textiles.
Italian designer spins fabric from spoiled milk
One shirt takes less than half a gallon of milk to create, and the final product is “enticingly soft” and doesn’t smell like milk at all.
Adidas and Prada reimagine luxury sustainable sportswear through Re-Nylon Collection
The collection also marks the start of Prada’s commitment to shift the entire Prada production from virgin nylon to Re-Nylon this year.
Ralph Lauren debuts material that replaces plastic-based synthetic fabrics
The RLX Clarus Polo Shirt will make its exclusive debut at the 2022 Australian Open, before rolling out global distribution.
Timberland launches Timberloop take-back program
Participants in the Timberloop program will also receive a 10 per cent discount toward their next purchase.
Fruit waste and algae mixed to create biodegradable alt-leather
The plant-based textile is versatile and waterproof. In addition, it’s malleable to be hardened to create accessories like buttons and softened as fabric for clothing or bags.
Brazilian denim label partners with Polygiene to improve product longevity
Aside from providing odour protection, the company shares that the combination of technologies from Polygiene help reduce the number of times a product needs to be washed – saving time, energy, money – extending the product’s lifespan.
Filipino brand makes sustainable activewear from recycled bottles
Seeking to make sustainable activewear more accessible in the Philippines, Leslie Yu and Shiaira…
Icelandic designer makes biodegradable jelly clothing
The vest tops made from gelatin or agar and red algae were introduced at the DesignMarch festival in Reykjavík.
Modibodi launches leakproof swimwear made from recycled material
“This is the new normal in swimwear because unexpected leaks occur to most of us, and our swimwear should work better for our bodies,” said Kristy Chong, founder and CEO, Modibodi
Fashion giants join $21.6m funding round for circular fashion tech company Ambercycle
H&M, Bestseller and Zalando back venture to create new materials from discarded apparel.
Eco-friendly footwear brands you can find in Singapore
In Singapore, nearly 22 million pairs of shoes are sold each year Here’s how to source the eco-friendliest.