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🧵 Industry Resource: Sustainability and Circularity in the Textile Value Chain. 📘 The report from the UN Environment Programme One Planet network - 10YFP sets out a global roadmap to reach the collective goal of a circular textile sector. ⬇️ The report highlights that every year, the industry: 🏭 Emits 2-8% of the world’s greenhouse gases.  🏊 Uses the equivalent of 86 million Olympic-sized swimming pools of natural water resources. 🌊 Is responsible for 9% of microplastic pollution in our oceans. 🔵 Building on research and consultations with over 140 textile value chain stakeholders, it defines a common agenda for transformation, identifying three priorities: 1️⃣ Shifting consumption patterns. 🌐 Optimising design, business models and consumer behaviour 2️⃣ Improved practices. 🌀 Optimising practices and behaviour in existing sites, companies and processes 3️⃣ Infrastructure investment. 💶 Investing in shared physical technology and systems 🔷The report stresses that such a transformation will require all stakeholders to work together towards a common goal, which, if successful, could generate $700 billion in economic value by 2030. 📖 Read here: https://lnkd.in/dmkGkfXF 🟦 At Solena Materials, we are committed to reducing the environmental impact of the fashion sector by creating the next generation of synthetic fibres. 🔬 We design new proteins to develop fibres that are high-performance and non-oil derived. ⏩ Learn more about our technology: https://lnkd.in/eGzvxNmN #SustainableFashion #SustainableTextiles #Biotechnology #TextileIndustry #ApparelManufacturing #Fibres #CircularFashion #Circularity 

Excited to share that I have participated in a fascinating online seminar on “Sustainable Design of Textiles and Recycling in the Textile Industry” as part of the EU-funded Butexcomp project! 🇪🇺🇹🇷 The textile industry needs a transformative revolution by exploring alternative resources and transitioning towards a circular economy to minimize waste and promote sustainability. Did you know❓️ 🔸️ 60% of all new clothing materials are plastics! This translates to significant plastic pollution, with textile production contributing 42 million tons of plastic waste annually. 🔸️ Only 1% of clothes get recycled into new garments! The above statistics highlight the existing recycling gap and the need for alternatives to reduce the negative emission of clothing. ✔️ #EcoDesign & #TEN_Strategies: Many brands are exploring Eco-design principles and the TEN strategies by Earley & Politowics to reduce their environmental footprint. ✔️ #Nature's #Inspiration: Biomimicry offers exciting possibilities! Think Tyla's stunning #Met_Gala_2024 sand sculpture dress made of sand and micro-crystals. On the other hand, it was pointed out that the #circular_economy is more than recycling. The second part of the seminar delved into circularity in fashion, different innovative approaches for sorting textile waste for #reuse & #recycling, automated sorting of textile waste, separating non-textile components and the three main recycling technologies for textile waste. Big thanks to @Manisha Marival and Johannes Leis for this insightful seminar! #Sustainablefashion #Textiles #Circulareconomy #Innovation #BUTEXCOMP Sabancı University IMC - Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center

The realm of sustainable fabric & fibers extends far beyond conventional materials like cotton and synthetic blends. Innovators are turning to an array of natural resources to create eco-friendly textiles. From hemp and banana to nettles, pineapple, and seaweed, the options are diverse and promising. Here are four key advantages of opting for these alternative fibers: 1. Coping with Raw Material Decline: Utilizing alternative fibers helps mitigate the depletion of traditional raw materials, promoting long-term sustainability in the textile industry. 2. Reduced Environmental Impact: The production and processing of these fibers typically generate fewer pollutants compared to conventional cotton or synthetic counterparts, contributing to a cleaner, greener supply chain. 3. Biodiversity and Crop Differentiation: Diversifying crop choices helps prevent ecological harm associated with monoculture farming practices, fostering healthier ecosystems and soil quality. 4. Animal-Friendly Alternatives: Plant-based materials derived from agricultural waste offer ethical alternatives to animal-derived products like leather. These innovative materials closely resemble the texture and durability of traditional leather without the heavy environmental footprint. Intriguingly, even seemingly unlikely sources such as coffee grounds and food industry waste can be repurposed to create versatile yarns, showcasing the boundless potential for sustainable innovation in the textile sector. Textile entrepreneurs with your creativity and vision, we can exceed expectations and revolutionize the textile industry for a greener, more sustainable future. #innovation #sustainability #greenerfuture #naturalfibres #yarn #sustainablefashion #fabrics #sustainabletextiles #textileindsutry STANDON CONSULTING Textile Courses Online Slow Textiles

This year's feature: The Labs on Fibre (LOF) Research Project Launched in March 2023, this groundbreaking initiative aims to explore and enhance recycling possibilities for post-consumer textiles, specifically targeting non-reusable textiles. In this project, prominent social economy actors in Flanders, including Oxfam, Kringwinkels, and We Make Hope, collaborate to tackle the challenge of recycling the substantial amount of textiles that cannot be reused. Together, these organisations gather over 20,000 tons of textiles annually, with approximately 10% classified as waste due to their non-reusability. Key Highlights: ☑️ Featuring multiple partners, this project underscores the importance of cooperation in textile recycling initiatives. ☑️ Transforming non-reusable post-consumer waste into new products, promoting sustainability. ☑️ Addressing the challenge of finding buyers for recycled materials, emphasizing the need for market development in the recycled product sector. The project is structured around six lab setups where partners investigate various recycling options for non-reusable textiles. These labs serve as experimental grounds for testing and developing new value chains on a micro-level, with the ultimate goal of scaling up successful processes upon completion of the research phase. Match with them! Are you a ☑️ Chain partner, organisations processing post-consumer textile streams, such as: denim, 100% cotton, polyester, poly-cotton and blends for felting. ☑️ Buyer, companies, brands and designers interested in implementing recycled materials in their products and ideas. ☑️ Company or tech startup that is developing new recycling technologies or materials processing methods. ☑️ Universities and research centre that specialize in materials science, sustainable development and improving circular chains. Join us to learn more about this innovative project and explore potential collaborations that can drive the future of textile recycling! 📅 18 & 19 September 2024 📍 1931 Congress Centre, ‘s-Hertogenbosch 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/d9MMrHh #CircularTextileDays #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy #TextileInnovation #GreenFuture

#Algae are a promising resource in the industry, offering sustainable alternatives that align with growing consumer demand for eco-friendly and ethically produced clothing and accessories. As technology and awareness continue to evolve, algae-based materials are likely to play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of sustainable fashion. Here are a few notable examples of brands : Peelsphere® A circular material innovation crafted from fruit waste and algae using advanced material engineering techniques. This sustainable creation redefines the utilization of fruit waste, minimizes carbon footprint and is designed with circularity in mind. Serving as an excellent substitute for leather and synthetic alternatives, PEELSPHERE® is characterized by its beauty, durability, versatility, and biodegradability.  BLOOM Sustainable Materials BLOOM Foam partners with various brands to incorporate their algae-based foam into products like shoes, yoga mats, and other athletic gear. Their foam is made from algae biomass harvested from freshwater sources affected by harmful algal blooms.  Living Ink A bioscience research and product company that explores and develops new formulations and applications for algae-based inks. Their aim is to provide alternatives to conventional petroleum-based inks that are both functional and environmentally responsible.  #CraftingCommunityWithaSustainableMind Daphne Koh https://lnkd.in/gsgjR7Pb

**Exploring Biobased Fabrics: A Sustainable Revolution** Biobased fabrics are transforming the textile industry with their eco-friendly properties. Unlike traditional materials derived from petrochemicals, biobased fabrics are made from renewable resources such as plants, algae, or even fungi. This shift is crucial as it addresses the environmental impact of conventional textiles, which often involve high carbon emissions and non-biodegradable waste. Materials like organic cotton, hemp, and bamboo are prominent examples of biobased fabrics. They offer not only reduced ecological footprints but also enhanced biodegradability. Additionally, innovations such as bioengineered spider silk and algae-based textiles are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable fashion. The benefits extend beyond environmental impact; biobased fabrics often provide superior comfort and functionality. For instance, bamboo fabric is known for its breathability and natural antibacterial properties. As the demand for sustainable products grows, biobased fabrics represent a promising solution. They pave the way for a greener future in fashion, encouraging both consumers and manufacturers to embrace more environmentally responsible practices.

The Future of Sustainable Textiles: What Trends Should We Watch? The textile industry is constantly evolving, and sustainability is at the forefront of many innovations. As a textile engineering student I'm particularly interested in the exciting trends shaping the future of this field. Here are two trends that I find particularly promising: 1.Bio-based Fibers: Natural fibers like cotton and linen are great, but they have their limitations. Bio-based fibers derived from plants like bamboo or even algae offer a more sustainable alternative. These fibers are often fast-growing, require less water, and can be biodegradable. 2.Circular Economy Approaches: The textile industry generates a significant amount of waste. The concept of a circular economy aims to minimize this by focusing on closed-loop systems. This could involve recycling post-consumer textile waste or designing products for easy disassembly and reuse. What are your thoughts on these trends? Are there other areas of sustainable textiles that you find particularly interesting? Let's discuss in the comments below! #SustainableTextiles #TextileEngineering #Textile #Bangladesh #KUET

Innovation: A Catalyst for Sustainability in Textiles In the textile industry, sustainability is more than a trend—it's essential. With rising global awareness, our challenge is to meet consumer demands while reducing our ecological footprint. 📌The answer lies in Innovation. Here’s how innovation is driving sustainability in textiles: 📌 Sustainable Materials The global market for sustainable fibers is expected to reach $77 billion by 2025. At Nandan Terry, we’re embracing organic cotton and recycled fibres to offer eco-friendly options without compromising quality. 📌 Carbon Emission Reduction The textile industry contributes 10% of global carbon emissions, but innovative energy solutions could reduce this by 50%. Our investments in energy-efficient technologies have already cut our energy use by 25%. 📌 Circular Economy Models The shift from a “take-make-dispose” model to a circular economy is revolutionising our approach. This shift, which emphasizes reuse and recycling, could generate $4.5 trillion in economic output by 2030. At Nandan Terry, we’re committed to leading this change. By prioritising innovation, we’re not only improving efficiency but also driving the industry toward a greener future. 📌 P.S. We’re looking for an R&D leader to focus on innovation and sustainability. If you're passionate about driving positive change, let's connect! #Innovation #Sustainability

Do you know the concept of textile bioeconomy? This July 10th, the BE@t Day event is taking place on the premises of CITEVE, talking about such an important topic: the textile bioeconomy, and Allcost, of course, couldn't misThis July 10th, the BE@t Day event is taking place on the premises of CITEVE, talking about such an important topic: the textile bioeconomy, and Allcost, of course, couldn't miss out. 🙂✅ Textile bioeconomy refers to the application of bioeconomy principles in the production and management of textile products, with the use of bio-based, renewable and sustainable raw materials. In the context of the BE@T project, the textile bioeconomy is an integral approach that aims to integrate innovative, sustainable and circular processes in the Textile and Fashion Industry, promoting economically viable and environmentally responsible practices. This ambitious project, with a robust consortium of 56 partners, including companies and research centers, seeks to develop traceable textile products of biological origin, investing in renewable and local raw materials, such as forests and agro-industrial waste, among others. BE@T not only promotes the culture of sustainability and responsible consumption, but one of its main objectives is to foster cooperation to reindustrialize Europe and increase the safety and traceability of textile products. Among the event's activities, in addition to the conference with experts on the topic of textile bioeconomy, there will be a series of conversations, sharing of opinions and debates, in addition to the exhibition of the fashion show with pieces held at the iTechStyle Green Circle, where Allcost is always present, collaborating while striving to promote through the development of new products and processes that a new sustainable textile paradigm is viable and beneficial for all. Join us on this journey towards a greener and more responsible future. 🌍🍃 www.allcost.pt 👉 Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/epb68zvh #allcost #sustainability #innovation #textileindustry #economiacircular #ecodesign #ecoconscious #beatproject #futuroverde #consumoresponsavel #citeve #greencircle #itechstyle

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