Material Directory

BioFabbrica has introduced Bio-Tex™, their first biofabricated coated textile, which utilizes their proprietary Bio-Alloy™ technology to create unique materials. The Bio-Tex™ product is a coated textile that offers excellent color vibrancy and performance, while also significantly reducing GHG emissions by over 90% compared to traditional, chrome-tanned leather based on an LCA.

AMSilk’s Biosteel® fibre for textiles is a strong and versatile material made from silk biopolymers. It can be used in various textile applications and is a promising alternative to traditional materials. Biosteel® fibre is lightweight, flexible, and breathable.

Desserto® is a plant based material used as an alternative to leather made from cactus, often distinguished by its great softness at touch. Desserto® has been used for fashion, automotive, aeronautics, footwear, and furniture.

ECO CIRCLE™ Plantfibre is a plant-based fibre produced by Teijin Frontier, a Japanese textile company. It is made from corn and other plant-based materials using Teijin Frontier’s unique bio-refinery technology.** 

ECONYL® is a recycled nylon fibre made from pre and post-consumer waste such as fishing nets, carpets, and fabric scraps. The waste is regenerated and processed to create a new nylon yarn that can be used in a variety of applications, including fashion, sportswear, and automotive industries.

FLWRDWN™ is a down-fill material made using a combination of wildflowers, a biopolymer and aerogel. This warm, breathable innovation is the first of its kind, used in our outerwear jackets, vests and accessories.

Fruitleather is a plant-based material made from fruit waste and a binding agent, such as vegetable glycerin. It is a durable and flexible alternative to traditional leather.

Giotex offers a range of high-performance fibre products, including yarns, fabrics, and composites, made with advanced materials like carbon, aramid, and thermoplastics. The fibres they use are recycled wool, viscose, hemp, modal, recycled cotton pre-consumer, and recycled polyester (PET) post-consumer.

ISKO™ R-TWO™ is a denim fabric collection by ISKO™ made with a combination of reused and recycled materials, including certified reused cotton and recycled polyester derived from PET bottles. The collection aims to reduce the environmental impact of denim production and promote circular economy practices.

LYCRA® EcoMade fibre is a type of spandex/elastane fibre made from pre-consumer waste. LYCRA® EcoMade fibre can be used in a variety of apparel applications where stretch and recovery are desired.

MIRUM® is a versatile, plant-based material for fashion, footwear, accessories, and upholstery. It can mimic leather or carbon fibre.

Muskin is a ‘mushroom-skin’ material, made from fungus spores grown in a woven pattern, extracted from the top of a mushroom. It’s processed naturally, without toxic chemicals, making it ideal for next-to-skin use, such as shoe insoles or watch straps. Muskin is hygienic, absorbing moisture and preventing bacteria growth. It has a soft suede or leather feel, is breathable and available in variable sizes.

MYCOTEX is a fabric made from mycelium by NEFFA, a fashion and technology company. It’s known for its strength, durability. MYCOTEX can be grown in weeks, is versatile, and suitable for creating clothing, accessories, and home goods. It resembles leather or suede and can be dyed or printed.

Mylo™ is a leather alternative made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Mylo grows in under two weeks in a vertical farming facility powered by renewable electricity.

Nucycl® is developed by Evrnu®, an advanced material innovation company. Textile waste is shredded, liquified, purified, and transformed into Nucycl® lyocell fibre, which looks and performs the same as, virgin fibre. 

Piñatex®, developed by Ananas Anam, is made of fibre from the waste leaves of the pineapple plant. It’s a cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather that has a similar texture and feel. The material promotes the use of waste from the pineapple industry and is used for shoes, bags, and accessories.

PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a polymer made from renewable resources and used in textiles as a substitute for synthetic fibres like polyester. It has similar properties to polyester.

Q-NOVA® is a nylon fibre created by Fulgar, a leading manufacturer of synthetic fibres. It is made from regenerated raw materials using a mechanical, non-chemical process that involves the recycling of waste from the manufacturing of nylon. Q-NOVA® is OEKO-TEX and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified, and it is used in a range of textile applications, including sportswear, underwear, and hosiery.

QMILK fibres are natural, soft like silk, and have a natural antibacterial effect. They have thermo-bonding properties and can be combined with other natural fibres without plastics or resins. They also meet the requirements for innovative material developments.

QMONOS is a type of silk that is produced using genetically modified silkworms. The technology used to create QMONOS allows for the production of silk with specific properties such as increased strength and elasticity, as well as resistance to water and heat.

Reishi, is the first made-to-order, natural material that rivals the quality and performance of animal leathers while being more customizable. The fine mycelium sheets used to create Reishi are harvested at their peak and finished by Curtidos Badia, a family-owned tannery.

REPREVE® is a recycled fibre brand made from plastic waste, used in products like clothing and bags. It’s produced by Unifi and helps reduce plastic waste and the need for virgin polyester.

ROICA™ is a premium stretch fibre brand made by Asahi Kasei for use in high-performance textiles like sportswear and lingerie. It’s known for its elasticity and durability. 

Sorona® is a type of polymer fibre developed by DuPont, made from plant-based materials called Bio-PDO (1,3-propanediol) derived from corn. Sorona is known for its softness, durability, and stain resistance, and is used in a variety of applications such as apparel, carpeting, and automotive interiors. They have 6 different types of Sorona fabrics ranging from a spandex substitute to faux fur. 

Texloop™ recycling is a global platform that reclaims pre-consumer cotton textile waste and upgrades it into high quality RCOT™ recycled cotton fibre.

Developed by LYRCA, THERMOLITE® EcoMade T-DOWN technology is made from 100% recycled PET bottles. This 500 fill power synthetic insulation offers several advantages over down: higher loft, better moisture resistance, warmer when wet, and dries faster. This technology is also breathable, soft and lofty with an excellent hand, and offers high compressibility (packable) with rapid recovery power.

VEGEA is a vegan coated fabric made from a high content of vegetal, renewable, and recycled raw materials. VEGEA products are GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified, compliant with European regulations (REACH), made in Italy, solvent free and animal free.

Werewool uses nature’s designs to create regenerative fibres that are suitable for the fashion industry. They engineer microbes to produce designer proteins that enhance the performance and color of textile fibres without causing pollution from plastics or water.

WOOCOA is a biofabricated wool-like hygroscopic, thermal, and antimicrobial fibre. The yarn is durable, easy to dye, flexible, elastic, and wicks away humidity.