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RadiciGroup debuts 100% castor bean yarn
July 1st, 2023
Biofeel® Eleven yarn is made from 100% castor bean oil. The beans are grown on semiarid land and do not compete with food production. After the oil is removed from the beans, the remnants can be returned to the soil as fertilizer. Photo: © Tetiana Kovalenko, Dreamstime.com RadiciGroup recently developed sustainable, recyclable yarn called Biofeel® […]
“Alternative” fabrics: Biofabrics made from plant sources
July 1st, 2023
The search for bio-based alternative fabrics, an important tenet of sustainability, is top of mind for fiber and fabric manufacturers these days. The companies featured here illustrate some of the different approaches that are being taken to reduce carbon, improve sustainability and deliver on the promise of more earth-friendly products without compromising the level of […]