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We're hiring! Simplifyber is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing, multi-disciplinary team working on the cutting edge of new materials and manufacturing technology! #hiring #newmaterials #climatetechjobs

Call for entries: MUNICH FASHION AWARD 2025 . Up-and-coming European designers in the field of sustainable fashion and accessories can now apply for the Munich Fashion Award here https://lnkd.in/e_XWt4Pz . The call for entries runs until 23 February 2025! (more information in the comments) . In May 2025, the Landeshauptstadt München will host the 1. Munich Fashion Award under the motto „The European Sustainable Fashion Award With A Tech Twist“. The competition is aimed at emerging fashion and accessories designers from all over Europe who combine aesthetics and sustainability in their collections and products in line with market requirements. . Designers with sustainable concepts will be honoured in the two categories „Contemporary Sustainable Fashion“ and „Contemporary Sustainable Accessories“. The award not only includes prize money - €25,000, €10,000 and €5,000 for CONTEMPORARY SUSTAINABLE FASHION and €10,000, €5,000 and €3,000 for ACCESSORIES - but also offers the winners communication services, access to licences and a mentoring programme. . Up-and-coming fashion and accessory designers based in the EU, Great Britain, Scandinavia and other countries (see conditions of participation) who have been on the market for at least two years and employ no more than 30 people are eligible to apply. . To ensure the professional quality and independence of the award, two governance levels have been set up that operate independently of each other: the Advisory Board and an expert jury. Make sure to check out the renowned international experts from fashion, sustainability and technology at the MFA website! . I would like to thank the Munich City Council for commissioning the munich business Die Wirtschaftsförderung der Stadt München to create a sustainable fashion award with international appeal. Beppo Brem Mona Fuchs Ulrike Grimm Klaus Peter Rupp Julia Schönfeld- Knor . My particular thanks goes to the Fashion Council Germany for the support in professionally setting up the competition and to communicate it across Europe. Scott Lipinski . Follow Munich Fashion Award on Instagram for continuous updates: https://lnkd.in/e9nRqKej . #munichfashionaward

UKFT is delighted to launch the 'Circular Manufacturing Report' which provides an overview of circular manufacturing in the UK textile and apparel industry. It explores current circular initiatives and practices in the sector and presents actionable steps manufacturers can take to integrate circularity into their products and processes. Download your copy here: https://lnkd.in/eJRHHRie The report has been developed by UKFT through the Circular Fashion Innovation Project (CFIN). This is an industry-led initiative by UK Fashion and Textile Association and the British Fashion Council, in partnership with UK Research and Innovation. CFIN aims to accelerate the UK's journey towards a fully circular fashion and textile ecosystem. With thanks to Anne Prahl PhD from Circular Concept Lab and the following companies: 3DLOOK Abraham Moon & Sons Camira Datini Fibres Decathlon Fashion-Enter Ltd/ FashionCapital FibreLab Ganni A/S Global Circular Network. Digital Product Passport Platform via RFiD THREADS® Hyran Technologies iinouiio: Recycled Textiles John Smedley Ltd LaundRE MARFA STANCE Mulberry England Re-Fresh Global Resortecs Reverse Resources silana Simplifyber the materialist and WEFFAN Ltd Lauren Junestrand Leal Laura Tobin Tara Hounslea Adam Mansell Nicola Vallack Jaki Love #sustainability #textiles #CircularManufacturing #innovation #TextileManufacturing

Jake Papazekos (B.S. polymer and color chemistry '23) is already shaping the future of the textile industry! As a part of the innovative team at Simplifyber, he’s contributing to revolutionary advancements in sustainable textile manufacturing. Simplifyber’s work focuses on reducing waste by creating clothing and footwear from a liquid cellulose solution – eliminating traditional fabric production and assembly processes. Jake’s research experience with cellulose products has been instrumental in pushing these cutting-edge technologies forward. We’re so proud to see Wolfpack alumni making such a significant impact in sustainability and innovation. 🌱🐺 Check out his full journey and Simplifyber’s groundbreaking work by clicking the link below! http://ncst.at/bXzX50UxshT

The fashion world is renowned for creativity and innovation, with designers fusing art with functionality. But behind its glamour lies the reality — it’s one of the planet’s most polluting sectors. With 92 million tons of textile waste generated annually and fashion accounting for 10 percent of global carbon emissions, traditional manufacturing processes are not just outdated — they’re destructive. The prevalence of fossil fuel-based fabrics, combined with an intricate supply chain that stretches across continents, has driven exploitation and chemical pollution throughout the industry. Meet Simplifyber, a North Carolina-based startup that offers a whole new approach to textile manufacturing. The company has created a cellulose-based liquid from renewable plant sources that can be molded into a versatile textile, using its novel technology. The company’s tech platform replaces 60 percent of the traditional, resource-intensive processes related to garment production with a more streamlined system that significantly reduces resource use and environmental impact. The approach cuts down both waste and energy consumption, and offers a scalable solution for sustainable fashion manufacturing. "After 24 years in luxury fashion, working on runway collections in Europe and the US, I saw firsthand how backward the manufacturing system is: an inefficient bottleneck of spinning, weaving, cutting and sewing; coupled with outsourcing to developing countries where there is a lack of oversight and regulations — and consequently, pollution,” Simplifyber co-founder and CEO Maria Intscher-Owrang, who previously worked as a designer at fashion houses including Alexander McQueen and Vera Wang says. “I thought, ‘There has to be a better way.’” Well Intscher-Orwang and co-founder Philip Cohen have found that better way. By reimagining the entire textile manufacturing process they are eliminating 60 percent of traditional manufacturing steps, dramatically reducing waste, energy use and the greenhouse gas emissions generated by conventional methods. https://lnkd.in/exzD_tTn

🎤 DON'T MISS THESE SEMINARS at Future Fabrics Expo NYC Edition! Join us next week in New York at Future Fabrics Expo, where alongside pioneering exhibitors in their own stands, a showcase of over 5,000 certified, sustainably, and responsibly produced material solutions, and groundbreaking innovations, we will be hosting an inspiring Seminar Program! Industry leaders and experts will focus on key topics including the transition to circular systems, shifting raw material farming to regenerative agriculture, adoption of innovative materials, upcoming regulations, and community and entrepreneurship opportunities. The Seminar Program will focus on advancing solutions for the fashion and creative industries that benefit both people and planet—going beyond simply reducing environmental footprint. 📅 November 19-20, 2024 ⏰ Opening Times: November 19 - 1 pm  November 20 - 10 am 📍 Metropolitan Pavilion, NYC 🌟 Registration is FREE! Secure your spot today via www.FutureFabricsExpo.org #FutureFabricsExpo #MaterialsRevolution #LearningBySourcing #SustainableInnovation #MaterialsMatter #RegenerativeAgriculture #ScalingMaterials #SustainableFashion

🚀 Just published: a recap of the Biofabricate Membership "Design or Die" webinar exploring the transformative role of design in bioinnovation. Featuring insights from leaders in the field, the article emphasizes how design drives product differentiation, functionality, and market appeal for sustainable materials. Learn about the vital impact of runway visibility, quality, and supply chain mastery on scaling bio-based solutions. Whether you’re a founder or brand leader, this is a must-read on blending aesthetics and impact to fuel future innovations. #Biofabricate #BiofabricateMembership #ProfessionalMembership #Biofabrication #SustainableDesign #Innovation #CircularEconomy #Biomaterials #FutureOfFashion #EcoInnovation #DesignLeadership #BioDesign #SustainableFashion #ImpactDesign #InnovationEcosystem #FutureMaterials #Simplifyber #GANNI #FabrisOfTheFuture

Join us tomorrow, Thursday October 3rd at 12pm ET, for the first of our monthly PRO Member focus events. We’ll dive into how design is your vital tool to drive innovation, differentiation, and value. Featuring: • Maria Intscher-Owrang, Co-Founder & CEO of Simplifyber, former fashion designer pioneering plant-based 3D manufacturing. • Liz Alessi, Founder & CEO of Liz Alessi Consulting, fashion industry veteran specializing in circular supply chains and innovative materials. Discover how to: • Unlock the potential of biomaterials through design • Integrate design into your innovation process • Boost your team’s capabilities with design expertise Connect with leaders shaping the future of next-generation materials. Open to PRO members of the newly launched Biofabricate Membership. This is your final chance to register for this week’s events. Explore our membership options and start connecting with like-minded changemakers today! https://lnkd.in/e-TeGWSU #Biofabricate #Simplifyber #biodesign #biomaterials #design #bioinnovation #biotech #pioneers #biobased #productinnovation #futurefashion #futurefootwear #hiring #startups #luxury #supplychain #BiofabricateMembership