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...
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...