fashion
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Genomatica Survey: consumers want sustainable clothing
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Genomatica recently released a survey to understand what consumer wants when it comes to shopping for clothes. I, myself, love to shop for clothes so this survey is definitely interesting to read. The survey was made by asking 2,000 teenagers…
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Prada’s new collection uses recycled nylon
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The blog has been reporting the lag in sustainability initiatives within the textiles and fashion industries for years but that seems to be changing. Prada announced last month that it has launched a new line of its iconic Prada bags…
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Clothing industry turns to biotech
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I love the fashion industry but admittedly it is one of the most wasteful and energy-intensive industry. The global textile industry reportedly accounts for 17-20% of global industrial water pollution. Maybe synthetic biology and biotechnology can help solve this problem….
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VIDEO: Biodegradable Mannequin from Bonaveri
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I find this biodegradable mannequin very interesting and I’m hoping to learn more about the raw materials and companies who supply these new materials. Bonaveri, a leading Italian manufacturer of artistic mannequins and bust forms, has recently unveiled a biodegradable…