Sustainable Materials
5 articles
Bio-Based Textiles Compared: How Source and Production Type Shape Sustainable Material Choice
Bio-based textiles are classified into natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic categories, with their source and production method significantly shaping their properties, applications, and sustainability profiles.
Choosing Emerging Sustainable Materials for Accessory Design: A Comparative Guide
Accessory designers can explore five emerging sustainable materials, including mushroom leather, apple leather, and Piñatex, to align ecological responsibility with aesthetic appeal. This guide compares their properties, environmental impact, and applications to aid informed material selection.
Mycelium in Design: Real Material Limits, and the Research Built to Solve Them
Mycelium offers a sustainable alternative for design and construction, but current technical limitations like moisture degradation and brittleness hinder its widespread adoption. Research, particularly projects like Newcastle University's BioKnit, is developing bioengineering and novel fabrication methods to overcome these hurdles.
What is Cochineal Dye? History, Process, and Modern Applications
In a controlled laboratory setting, an acrylic box system, designated STC-01, is achieving an unprecedented yield: 4.
Lanvin Appoints Barbara Werschine as New Chief Executive Officer
Georg Kasperkovitz is set to become CEO of Lenzing AG, but conflicting reports indicate his start date could be either June 1, 2025, or June 1, 2026, creating immediate uncertainty around the company'