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Biodegradation of Textile Fabrics Info-Sheets

In this combined PDF of three info-sheets, discover a summary of the research and the key findings from the Design for Transformation (D4T) Initiative's collaboration with Leeds University in the U.K. to conduct a literature review of the existing research examining the biodegradability of textile fabrics including colorants and finishing chemistries. The individual info-sheets – along with other resources – can be found on the Biomimicry Institute's Resources page.

Circular Economy: Policy Making for Traceability of Chemicals along Value Chains

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In the EU Interreg project ECHT, actors along the textile value chain (H&M, LIST, Inditex, Puma, Team2, etc.) are convinced that the traceability of chemicals in their products is an essential prerequisite for meeting the objectives of the Sustainable Textiles Strategy. As part of the project, roadmaps for the implementation of chemicals traceability in the industry will be developed – complemented by a policy action plan.

Eco-Friendly Textile Coatings

EcoaTEX is advancing sustainability in the textile industry with its eco-friendly approach to textile coatings, focusing on transforming natural, renewable resources into sustainable fibers, dyes, and leather alternatives. Their innovative technologies—Eco-finishing, Eco-fiber, and Bio-based Alternative Leather—utilize green chemistry and nanotechnology to reduce environmental impact.

Biopure™ Technology for polyester recycling

Break down of discarded polyester into raw material for new plastic and new products developed by Protein Evolution. This technology aims to reduce polyester waste piling up in landfills and incinerators due to the complexity of the material. Protein Evolution is leading the way in transitioning the chemicals industry towards a low-carbon, circular economy by transforming plastic waste management production through its Biopure™ technology. Biopure™ process outputs are indistinguishable from the fossil-fuel-derived molecules used to produce polyester today.

Cycora® -- Generated Polyester from End-of-Life Textiles

Ambercycle specializes in recycling polyester from end-of-life textiles, aiming to create a closed-loop system where polyester can be continuously regenerated and reused. Cycora® is made by breaking polyester textiles into their essential components into a series of reactors. Once separated into base materials, additives such as dyes and finishes are removed further to purify the raw material at the molecular level. The purified regenerated PET is reconstructed into virgin-grade pellets and can be seamlessly integrated into existing supply chains.

Fast, Resource-Efficient Enhanced Dye Process

Bio-FREED™ is a one-step, foam-based dyeing process powered by Modern Meadow's application platform Bio-Alloy™. The technology combines proteins with bio-based polymers to create a molecularly mixed, miscible blend with unique functionalities and performances, significantly reducing carbon emission footprint by eliminating inefficiencies in the dyeing process in the textile industry. Compared to traditional three-step methods, this technology reduces up to 95% of water use and 80% of dyes applied, decreases energy use by 67%, and can be applied to any stage of textile production. 

Fluorine-Free Hydrophobic Liquid Repellent

Developed by DetraPel, Inc., a clean-tech advanced materials company specializing in synthesizing and manufacturing PFAs-free protecting coatings. Detrapel’s technology platform introduces a new way of blending and dispersing immiscible particles into water-based systems. These unique products and processes help remove cancerous PFA chemicals with non-toxic, sustainable, PFAs-free alternatives that outperform traditional legacy fluorinated chemistries.

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