Vegan silks : What are the different types ?
A new wind is blowing with the advent of vegan silk also known as plant silk or ethical silk. This innovative alternative to traditional silk, which traditionally requires the rearing and often the sacrifice of thousands of silkworms, is gaining
Parmeet Kaur Tesson: “In Cognac, I create natural dyes with vine leaves”
Parmeet is a freelance artist and biodesigner with an extraordinary knowledge and understanding of nature. Originally from the Punjab in northern India, she worked in the world of glamour and luxury before dedicating herself fully to viticulture and sustainability. In
Fashion Revolution Week 2024: How to become a fashion revolutionary?
Fashion Revolution the world's leading fashion activism movement, created by Carry Somers and Orsola de Castro, announces the start of Fashion Revolution Week 2024. This year is particularly significant as it marks the 10th anniversary of the organization. From April
Bianca Streich : « I developed a technique to capture candle soot”
Bianca Streich is a Berlin-based designer known for her innovative work in biodesign using sustainable materials. With a background in Industrial and Communication Design and a master's degree in New Materials from Barcelona, Bianca's journey from frustration during her bachelor's
Natural plant and animal fibers: what are they?
The history of natural fibers is as old as humanity itself, dating back to 24,000 B.C. These fibers, used by our ancestors to clothe themselves and decorate their homes, come from three main sources: plant, animal and mineral. Today, although
Innovation in biomaterials: Biofabricate Summit goes to Paris
Biofabricate, at the forefront of innovation in biomaterials, is preparing to launch its first edition in Paris after ten years in existence. From 10 to 12 January 2024, the world's leading organic innovation community will gather at the Fiminco
Biodesign : Zena Holloway creates root-based textiles
Zena Holloway is convinced that nature is only waiting for us to exploit it. This young woman was born in Bahrain, but is British. Her Arabic name comes from her father, who was an airline pilot. She is a material
COP28: BioFluff launches Savian in collaboration with Stella McCartney
The bio-materials start-up based in New York and Paris, BioFluffis set to redefine luxury textiles by introducing an innovative, eco-friendly, plant-based alternative to conventional animal- and plastic-derived fabrics. At the United Nations Climate Action Conference 2023 (COP28) in Dubai, BioFluff
Natural dyeing: what are the advantages of bacterial pigments?
“Designing with nature, not against it, requires alternative practices and new tools".. British designer and scientist Charlotte Werth has come up with a new approach to natural dyeing: "Moving Pigments". This revolutionary project aims to extend and automate the process
Better Cotton revolutionises the cotton sector with a traceability solution
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has just announced the launch of a traceability solution which it describes as a revolutionary for the fashion and textile industries. "This solution, developed over three years, offers complete visibility of the cotton's journey through