3D-printed fashion without the plastic

September 1, 2026  |  Swatches

The next step in Danit Peleg’s 10-year journey to create 3D-printed fashion on demand just passed its biggest hurdle yet: being able to create soft, wearable garments at scale using no plastics.
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Beer, whiskey by-products become leather alternatives

September 1, 2026  |  Swatches

Arda Biomaterials, headquartered in London, England, turns waste from beer and whiskey production into New Grain™, an animal- and plastic-free leather alternative.
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From vineyard waste to sustainable leather

September 1, 2026  |  Swatches

Planet of the Grapes, based in France, makes sustainable leather alternatives from vineyard waste for clothing, accessories and car seats, among other products.
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Soccer jerseys made from recycled textiles

September 1, 2026  |  Swatches

The soccer jerseys sported by athletes in the FIFA World Cup this summer were the first by Nike to be made from 100% recycled textile waste. Advanced chemical recycling created the polyester yarn that the company says is as good as virgin material.
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Textile artists present solo exhibitions

September 1, 2026  |  Swatches

Textile artists Anne von Freyburg, based in London, England, and Maria Guzmán Capron, based in California, had the opportunity to present their work in solo exhibitions in the U.S.
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Global Change Award winners target emissions-intensive issues

September 1, 2026  |  Swatches

The winners of the 2026 Global Change Award (GCA) focus on emissions-intensive challenges, such as those in material production and wet processing. Projects feature next-generation materials and bio-based alternatives as well as advances in textile-to-textile recycling and low-impact production.
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Weiwei silk artwork makes statement about surveillance

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

At a distance, the gold-on-red silk tapestry and upholstered pieces stand out with their striking designs. It’s up close where the viewer comprehends the message in the decoration.
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Enviu coordinates recycling, reusing of textiles

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

Founded in 2004, Enviu is a nonprofit organization that develops circular business models to address global environmental and social challenges. It engages with governments, recruits entrepreneurs and raises funds worldwide, with offices in Nairobi, Kenya; Bangalore, India; Jakarta, Indonesia; and R…
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