Pact launches Oval, an innovative collagen-based biomaterial
Straight from Cambridge (UK), Pact is a leader in innovative biomaterials which has set a new standard for sustainable design. Dedicated to the creation of materials in harmony with the planet, Pact enables the most avant-garde international companies to explore
Second-hand boom: “cost per wear” or a change of vision according to Vestiaire Collective
With €3.5 million raised this year through a crowdfunding campaign, Vestiaire Collective is preparing to go public in 2025. By 2024, the second-hand fashion market will be experiencing unprecedented growth, valued at 200 billion dollars and recording an annual increase
3 questions to Suzanne Lee, Founder and CEO of Biofabricate
Suzanne Lee is one of those visionaries who are leading the way towards more conscious fashion. In this exclusive interview for Pearls magazine, the Founder and CEO of Biofabricate talks about her career, the role of biology and innovation in
Met Gala : Philip Lim creates a dress in bamboo and seacell with Pyratex
An innovative dress has just been presented at the Met Gala, one of New York's most high-profile and exclusive annual fund-raising events for the Costume Institute. Spanish textile company Pyratex distinguished itself at the recent "Sleeping Beauties : Reawakening Fashion"
Textile recycling: the dangers in 8 points
"To combat the harmful effects of fast fashion on the environment, the EU wants to reduce textile waste and increase the life cycle and recycling of textiles. This is part of the plan to achieve a circular economy by 2050.",
Balena and Variable Seams launch the innovative FlexTex3D textile
To counter the environmental and overproduction crisis facing the fashion industry, Balena and Variable Seams have announced a partnership to develop a prototype garment using a revolutionary new material, the FlexTex3D. This textile, which is both compostable and designed for
Heartbeat : 8 beautiful European upcycling brands
While circularity symbolizes a new era of environmental awareness and creative innovation,upcycling is booming. Across Europe - to mention only this region of the world in this article - a growing number of brands have embraced this approach, transforming reclaimed
“Materials & Sustainability”: a guide to sustainable materials management
Here's a new guide to adopting more sustainable practices ! Paul Foulkes-Arellano, founder of Circuthon® Consulting, is an expert in the field of the circular economy and sustainability. He presents his book, "Materials & Sustainability: Building a Circular Future", co-written
Oeko-Tex 2024 : focus on PFAS, modified cotton and microplastics
New quality and sustainability standards for Monday April 1st. Oeko-Tex has just announced new updates for this year, with a particular focus on the control of chemicals such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS), limiting the presence of modified cotton and
World Water Day : focus on microplastics
As a tribute to our planet, the World Water Day aims to raise awareness of the need to use water wisely and to preserve it. At the heart of environmental issues lies a silent but formidable enemy: microplastics. These tiny