Ikea air-purifyng curtain

Ikea launches air-purifying curtain

Air-purifying curtain will be launched in stores next year. It is an unique system designed to reduce the problem of air pollution. IKEA as en eco-company Taking care of the environment is a very popular in...

Environmentally harmful fabrics

The thing that makes a material or clothing potentially harmful to the environment is its most basic part - the fibre. According to a report by the company Textiles Intelligence, the biggest threat to...

Peacock’s feathers inspire development of environmental friendly dyes

“Fast fashion” might be cheap, but its high environmental cost from dyes polluting the water near factories has been well documented. To help stem the tide of dyes from entering streams and rivers, scientists...

Cotton + Corn Reebok sneakers

Sportswear brand Reebok has revealed the first product from its sustainability initiative Cotton + Corn — a pair of trainers with a bioplastic sole. Environmental impact Reebok launched the Cotton + Corn initiative last year to reduce the environmental impact...
Feeding the threads into the carbonising furnace

Composite Materials from Renewable Biomaterials

Lignin Based Carbon Fibres for Composites Launch of the European Research Project LIBRE, with the Participation of the ITCF. A European research project has been launched for the development of lignin-bases carbon fibres for use in...

ABCs of Tetex: Biosynthetics

What Are Biosynthetics? A biosynthetic fiber consists of polymers made from renewable resources, either wholly or partly. Biosynthetics are emerging as a potential alternative to conventional synthetic products. The main difference between biosynthetic fibers and...

Stones that you can wear and many more

Fashion made of unusual materials doesn’t just set an example in terms of appearance. When it comes to sustainability in particular, the innovative collections of numerous labels are the best examples of coolness coming...
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