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The Problem
This innovation addresses a key sustainability or performance challenge.
Anew Material: (Re)imagining the future of Nail Varnish (and all other coatings) Most coatings and nail polishes are made from plastic and harsh chemicals. Anew Material uses proteins found in nature to make coatings that are tough but completely biodegradable.
Anew Material: (Re)imagining the future of Nail Varnish (and all other coatings) Most coatings and nail polishes are made from plastic and harsh chemicals. Anew Material uses proteins found in nature to make coatings that are tough but completely biodegradable.
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Ecotune: Scaling bio-based, plastic-free leather (and future materials) Pioneers of 100% bio-based materials engineered from the molecular level up, Ecotune mimics the structure and performance of leather.
Recycling textile waste into fibre for fabric Fiberly uses biotechnology to turn cellulosic textile waste into fibre, using cotton as an inspiration.
Fungal mycelium (Ganoderma species and related fungi)
AirLoom™ Hides from Forager (by Ecovative) grow sheets of pure fungal mycelium on agricultural waste into a durable, fully compostable leather alternative. The hides preserve the natural fibrous architecture of mycelium without grinding or binding — matching animal leather in tear resistance and available in custom colours, textures, and thicknesses from 0.4 to 1.3 mm for fashion, accessories, and footwear.
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