Tanners want more biobased chemistries
In London, an annual survey of tanners conducted by International Leather Maker has revealed overwhelming interest in biobased carbon content for tanning chemicals.
According to...
The LYCRA Company taps Cargill JV for biobased spandex precursor
In Delaware, The LYCRA Company has signed an agreement with Qore® LLC to enable large-scale production of bio-derived spandex.
Under the terms of the deal,...
Kao joins Genomatica and Unilever in pursuit of palm oil alternative
In Tokyo, consumer goods company Kao Corporation has joined a $120-million palm oil alternative venture launched earlier this year by Unilever and biobased chemicals...
FSI and Lygos cancel merger
In Alberta, Canada, Flexible Solutions International, Inc. has announced the termination of its planned merger with Lygos Inc.
FSI did not offer an explanation but...
Bio-Vogue: Shrimp and mushroom waste hit the NY Fashion Week runway
In New York, designer Peter Do included clothing made from shrimp and mushroom waste in his Spring Summer 2023 collection’s Fashion Week debut.
The material—sourced...
Fruity Booty Launches Beech Tree Pulp Unmentionables
In London, intimates apparel brand Fruity Booty has released a collection of underwear using modal, a material partially made from beech tree pulp.
Dubbed Bodywear,...
Calyxt Exploring Strategic Alternatives
In Minnesota, synthetic biology company Calyxt says it is “evaluating potential strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value,” including financing alternatives, merger, reverse merger, other...
Austrian Fashion Week Includes Kelp-Inspired Bioplastic Clutch
In Austria, designer Julia Koerner has introduced kelp-inspired clutch bags made from kelp bioplastics for her JK3D fashion brand.
Debuted recently at MQ Vienna Fashion...
Bucha Bio raises $1.1-million for kombucha-waste leather
In Texas, a startup developing vegan leather from kombucha waste has closed a $1.1-million seed funding.
Bucha Bio will use the funds to support development...
Natural Fiber Welding adds New Balance and Allbirds to sustainable footwear collective
In Illinois, a producer of vegan leather made from agricultural waste has added multiple brands to its Footwear Collective for promoting the use of...