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More than ever, sustainability is a driving force for innovation. That is my takeaway from the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven. #DDW showcases an overwhelming range of new materials, from fungi and pine cones to pfas removing ceramics, recycled carbon fibre and upgraded plastic waste. Maybe even more interesting than the new high-tech stuff is the number of designs that rely on very old, natural materials, like wool, wood and straw. I was struck by the beauty and quality of the products, garments, furniture and construction materials. In those products, the human touch is very prominent. The love and effort the designers put into their ideas is clearly visible, not only setting their creations apart from characterless mass production, but also making relevant statements about waste, climate and discrimination. At the same time, many artists on DDW raise the question of what is really human. Artificial intelligence, plastics that feel like live skin, lungs grown in a laboratory, DNA used to store data, human interaction dominated by tiktok, textiles reacting to touch, algorithms that automatically write a personal poem for you. It all makes you wonder where the real boundaries of humanity are. And just when you think you know, you are pushed off balance by the bluish green shapeshifting human-octopus hybrid. Must sees: - Wool creations by Mono: https://lnkd.in/eGByBYcz - Human/octopus by Mette Sterre (see photo) - Virtual museum by https://lnkd.in/ey8mXT3F, https://lnkd.in/eUqEkRH2 - Crafted liberation, Chairs made from Iranian headscarfs by www.RK-collective.com - #Climate decision tree by Lois Pagie https://www.loispagie.nl/ Gerald Schaapman, Stephanie Pahnke, Katja Pahnke

"Elevating textile sustainability isn't just a goal, it's a responsibility. We should be exploring innovative solutions, from eco-friendly materials to circular design principles, to reshape the textile industry for a more sustainable tomorrow. Let's thread a brighter future together. #SustainableTextiles #Innovation #CircularFashion"

Today we received great news. We won the #German_Packaging_Award 2023 with our latest development "The Minimalist" in the category Designing and Processing. What the jury said: "The newly designed and patented “THE MINIMALIST” spray head is made mainly of metal. This reduces the plastic content to 5% meaning the can falls into recycling class A with a metal content of 95%. This is an ecological and economic benefit, as significantly less plastic is burnt in the recycling process and at the same time, fewer levies are incurred under the Dual System. The unique technology opens up new design possibilities, and the designs are correspondingly innovative and diverse. The German Packaging Award jury considers this innovation fully worthy of an award." TUBEX Rangendingen is fueled by innovation and the whole team is very excited and thankful that this spirit is recognized by the jury and by this award. #monomaterial #sprayhead #design #lessismore #sustainable #recycle #award #innovation #solution #recycability #Eilkenbrandbuilding

BOU BAG MADE FROM BACTERIA Our beloved mini GANNI Bou Bag, reimagined in a first-of-its-kind leather alternative: Modern Synthesis. This clever material is the next-gen of responsible fabrics, powered by microbes to create a lower-impact textile that is made with bacteria nanocellulose. “GANNI is on track to phase out all virgin leather by the end of this year, which has been a radical goal for us. But the work doesn't stop here. Working and trialing with partners like Modern Synthesis to develop more responsible and durable leather alternatives is crucial for us. Doing so enables us to create high-quality design products in lower-impact materials - changing the future of fabrics as we know them today. By partnering with Modern Synthesis to develop our iconic Bou Bag from bacteria, we get another step closer to our goal of having 10% of materials coming from our 'Fabrics of The Future' by 2025 - and we can't wait to see what else we can make with Modern Synthesis' technology.” - Lauren Bartley, Sustainability & CSR Director, GANNI Our new Fabric of the Future was on display last week at the Material Matters fair, during London Design Festival. If you missed out on it, read more via: https://lnkd.in/ehiXAtZs

🧫 Bioprinting bacterial cellulose to make garments? Alve Lagercrantz, a fashion designer and Fabricademy alumni, shows us it’s possible! 💡 Another exciting part of the process is that by growing bacterial cellulose in a lab, we don’t need the whole complex supply chain that fashion today is built on.  👉 Read our blogpost to discover a research project exploring a different way of building a decentralized supply chain: https://lnkd.in/e3MxDv2D Fabricademy, Textile and Technology Academy Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia #Fabricademy #bioprinting #bacterialcellulose

In this conversation, Thomas Poetz discusses the importance of sustainability in the textile industry and the potential of digital technologies to address sustainability challenges. He highlights the significant water consumption and CO2 emissions associated with analog processes and emphasizes the potential for digital processes to reduce water consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 95%. Thomas Poetz, FESPA, FESPA UK Association, FESPA Nederland, Fespa Belgium, FESPA France, FESPA ITALIA Associazione, FESPA ESPAÑA ASOCIACIÓN, FESPA Hrvatska, Magyar Szitanyomók Szövetsége - Federation of Hungarian Screen and Digital Printers -FESPA.hu

In the heart of Romania's forests, artisans are reviving an ancient craft, foraging for hoof fungus to fashion into durable, #ecofriendly materials called mycotextiles. Meanwhile, in a cutting-edge facility in South Carolina, MycoWorks pioneers the future of fashion with Reishi, a leather-like material grown from agricultural waste and mycelium. Neffa, a Dutch company, innovates with liquid-culture techniques, creating versatile mycelial products. From New York to London, independent designers experiment with mycelium's transformative potential, from breaking down old garments to infusing new colors and textures. The future of fashion is intertwined with nature, where mycelium holds the key to #sustainability in style, and all possibilities this brings. Explore the article below! 🌱 #climate #whatisclimatechange #climatetech #sustainablefashion

In this conversation, Thomas Poetz discusses the importance of sustainability in the textile industry and the potential of digital technologies to address sustainability challenges. He highlights the significant water consumption and CO2 emissions associated with analog processes and emphasizes the potential for digital processes to reduce water consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 95%. FESPA, Thomas Poetz, FESPA UK Association, FESPA Nederland, Fespa Belgium, FESPA France, FESPA ITALIA Associazione, FESPA ESPAÑA ASOCIACIÓN, FESPA Hrvatska, Magyar Szitanyomók Szövetsége - Federation of Hungarian Screen and Digital Printers -FESPA.hu

What is Sympatex's « Sustainability Impact Program Design » and how does it benefit young outdoor industry designers? With workshops, lectures, and expert guidance, 20 selected designers gain insights into eco & circular design, innovation, creativity, and recycling strategies. The aim of the program is to appeal to their decision-making power. A designer who understands the steps to the material and the process after sampling is able to develop new effective ideas and make aligned decisions. Their impact within the value chain is of enormous importance in bringing sustainable and recyclable products into the market. Sympatex, as an ingredient brand, leverages its network to advance the circular economy in textiles through this program. Meet: Lisa Polk / Helena Gillerblad from Sympatex Guided Tours: Tue 04.06 OutDoor by ISPO - Sustainability HUB - Munich Jun 03-05, 2024 Sympatex ISPO GreenroomVoice Cira Riedel Anna Rodewald #circulareconomy #outdoordesign #valuechain #recyclable #textile #sustainability

Edinburgh Science Festival is showcasing the theme Shaping the Future.💚 Emily Raemaekers, who utilizes natural techniques and materials when crafting garments, aims to call attention to environmental issues in the fashion industry. For example, textile dyeing is currently the second largest global water pollutant.🌿💦 The showcase explores material usage in fast fashion and how biomaterials can be a more sustainable option in fashion and engineering. Symbio, Raemaekers dress, is created from: - TENCEL™ ’s wood pulp fiber. - Linocut printmaking to create a pattern mimicking mycelium. - Natural dyes like dried hibiscus flowers created a unique pink and red tone on the base of the clothing. - Water-based ink as a sustainable alternative to plastic-based ink. - Plant-based leathers, which create a lower carbon footprint, including Uppeal, created from apple processing waste from the juice and compote industry, and - MuSkin, made from a wild fungus from subtropical environments, were used for additional designs. Symbio is on display at the National Museum of Scotland for the Edinburgh Science Festival’s exhibition, Growing Home. Via: https://lnkd.in/ehu3E8k9 #Materialinnovation #Nextgenmaterials #Sustainability #Textiles #Innovation