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With less than a week to go until Innovation Forum's Sustainable Apparel and Textile Conference, we asked our Business Development Manager for Industries, Andrew Barrett , the following question: How is microfibre pollution relevant to apparel brands and their supply chains? To learn more, email andrew.barrett@matter.industries to book a meeting. ✉️ #IFapparelEU24 #SupplyChain #Sustainability #SustainableFashion

The fashion industry, along with its supply chain, is a major contributor to pollution and carbon emissions — projected to consume over 26% of the world's carbon budget by 2050 if current trends persist. There is a pressing need to amplify its sustainability efforts and integrate regenerative technologies that can close demand-supply gaps, streamline supply chain management and transform the textile industry. ♻️ This read dives into everything you need to know: https://lnkd.in/gGPYzCmV Cynthia Hutchison | Stephanie Wright | Shree Parikh #USManufacturing #Innovation #Manufacturing #FashionIndustry #Sustainability #TextileIndustry #RegenerativeTextile

Wool is not the only fibre we can help develop into a more ecological product.

Embarking on a path towards sustainability is no small feat, especially when it comes to sourcing materials for your apparel line. At Responsable Textile, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Read more of the Journey Towards a Greener Future with Responsable Textile: https://lnkd.in/dxNq9NtR

Building on from last year, the Innovation Forum's Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference will be returning to Amsterdam on April 23rd-24th to address how brands can continue to align and adapt practices to respond to incoming legislation and growing stakeholder expectations. I am looking forward to talking more about material innovation and how to scale the adoption of Next Gen materials. Join me and register using the code SUSTAINABELLE10. Find the registration link and more info in the comments. I always love the Innovation Forum events because I feel like we can really do deep dives on the issues....Let me know if you will be coming! Hanna Halmari Diana Kim Serena Bonomi #IFapparelEU24 #sustainablefashion #sustainablebusiness #sustainableinnovation #thisisthefuture #textileinnovation #circularfashion #circulareconomy

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🌱 Exciting News! 🌱 EU policymakers have recently decided to introduce a direct ban on the destruction of unused textiles and footwear. This move signifies a pivotal shift towards a circular economy and underscores the importance of finding innovative solutions to tackle textile waste. At BioFashionTech, we're thrilled to see this commitment to environmental responsibility! 💡 The growth of online shopping, flexible return practices, changed consumer preferences, and fast-fashion business strategies have resulted in increased shares of returned and unsold textiles. Textile product destruction, where products are destroyed before use, epitomizes the inefficiency of current linear production-consumption systems. 🌍 At BioFashionTech, we offer a solution. Our cutting-edge biotechnological process transforms textile waste into valuable raw materials like mixed plastics and bio-molecules. By collaborating with us, companies can avoid the costs associated with disposing of unused textiles while contributing to a more circular economy. As the EU moves towards a more sustainable future, we invite companies to join us in revolutionizing the fashion and textile industry. Connect with us to learn more! #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #BioFashionTech #Innovation #EU2030

Later this month at World Bio Markets I’ll be joining Carolin Przibylla from Fashion for Good, Oliver Dorn and Dana Noble to delve into the potential of bio-based solutions for the fashion industry. We'll explore whether these innovative materials are just a fleeting trend or a sustainable solution here to stay. Biomaterial innovators like NFW and their #Mirum and #Pliant materials help wool and other natural fibres become a viable component of more complex product like footwear, eliminating the need to combine with persistent plastic materials. Nature shows us that monocultures fail to thrive—we need biodiversity. This idea, when applied to product design, brings tactility, depth, and dynamic function. On a broader scale, biological circularity provides us with more options that reduce environmental impact and offer restorative benefits. I’m looking forward to the discussion. #WorldBioMarkets #FashionForGood #Wool #SustainableFashion #BioMaterials #Innovation

We've just released our latest blog post featuring an exclusive interview with Eva Diaz Canser, Sustainability Director at HALLOTEX S.L. on how to transform your suppliers into partners in the sustainability journey. Gain valuable insights and strategies to drive impactful change in your supply chain. Read the full interview now! #sustainability #fashionindustry #fashiontech #sustainablefashion

Mechanical or chemical recycling? - The sustainability Glossary of Terms is part of the Sustainability 101 series, which is a series of guides and webinars created by UKFT to support and guide the sustainable development of fashion and textile manufacturing here in the UK. Issue 1 and 2 of the Sustainability 101 are currently available to members, as well as the supporting webinar recordings, which can be watched back on demand. The next Sustainability 101 webinar is 'Understanding Responsible Supply Chains in Fashion and Textiles' with OECD on 30 April 2024. The Glossary of Terms, both issues of the Sustainability 101 and the webinar recordings are available to members, please contact sustainability@ukft.org to receive your copy - 🖇 https://lnkd.in/ek_kDUpM #sustainability #recycling #mechanicalrecycling #chemicalrecycling #sustainabilitydefinition #UKmanufacturing #fashion #textiles