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- Growing the Future: Living Footwear from KombuchaResearchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) are rethinking the future of fashion—starting with our shoes. Assistant Professor Troy Nachtigall and Associate Professor Oscar…
- Modular and customisable footwearIn order to combat the trend of ‘fast fashion’, designer Lucille Nguyen came up with a solution: a modular and customisable shoe. Annually, over…
- Welded Loop: Mono-Material Sneakers Made from Recyclable TPUDutch designers Suzanne Oude Hengel and Joris de Groot have developed an innovative sneaker crafted entirely from a single material: thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Their…
- Low-Carbon Freshener Inserts Made from Nordic WoodA collaboration between Swedish companies Adsorbi, SmellWell, and Icebug has resulted in a new generation of Freshener Inserts. These inserts are designed to keep…
- FLUFFBOARDFLUFFBOARD is an innovative sheet material made from at least 90% recycled shoes and/or apparel, combined with a biobased adhesive. The material is derived from Fluff: the soft fibrous structure found in the upper part of shoes. This residual material is typically considered waste in shoe and apparel recycling facilities, but FLUFFBOARD transforms it into a high-quality, value-added application.
- Open-Source 3D Printed Footwear Brings Material Innovation to DesignersBambu Lab has partnered with the Los Angeles design-tech studio Presq to make 3D printed footwear more accessible. Together they developed an open-source shoe…
- From Grains to Leather: A Circular Alternative for DesignersUncaged Innovations has developed a grain-based alternative to traditional leather, aimed at providing a more sustainable material option. This leather substitute is produced using…
- ARCHISONIC® CottonCottonTex represents a unique approach to the sustainable use of materials. The first type features a standard ARCHISONIC® Cotton layer, offering a refined finish. The second type presents a rawer aesthetic. Both varieties are united by their composition, a blend of 60% cellulose and 40% recycled textiles. A product of the Impact Lab, Impact Acoustics' in-house experimental materials research.
- MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019: today’s materials for tomorrow’s innovationsFrom Tuesday 12 till Thursday 14 March, the leading material innovation event for R&D and design professionals took place: MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019. With a…
- Sneakers made from ghost netsSustainable footwear start-up Ocean Refresh designed sneakers made of recycled ocean plastic, including ghost nets and plastic bottles. Ghost nets are fishing nets that…
- Cotton sneakers with a corn-based soleFitness and lifestyle brand Reebok developed launched unisex cotton sneakers with a corn-based sole, the first product in their Cotton + Corn initiative. The…
- Flip-flops made from sugarcane-derived foamFootwear company Allbirds developed SweetFoam, said to be the world’s first green EVA. The material is introduced in the form of flip-flops. EVA stands…
- Air Max 1000: A 3D Printed Step into the Future of FootwearNike has launched the Air Max 1000, a new version of its 1987 Air Max 1. The model is made in collaboration with Zellerfeld,…
- A 3D knitted sneaker made of dog hair and myceliumGerman designer Emilie Burfeind developed a 3D knitted sock sneaker made of waste dog hair, bioplastic and mycelium. The sustainability of shoes is often…
- Best of 2019: Hay sneakers & baked mushroom sandalsOriginally published on 4 February In the world of shoes, we see a lot of experiments using interesting materials. Today, we discuss sneakers made…
- Hay sneakers & baked mushroom sandalsIn the world of shoes, we see a lot of experiments using interesting materials. Today, we discuss sneakers made from hay and sandals with…
- Apparition translucent leatherApparition is a soft and transparent cow leather with lasting pliability and water-resistant properties. The leather, made in a sustainable tanning process, is specifically designed for garments and shoes. It is made from full grain bovine material in two substances and ten colour tones, including amber, green, black, brown, white and red, but any colour is theoretically possible.
- Material highlights at Dutch Design Week 2018 part 1Dutch Design Week takes place this year from 20 to 28 October. As always, the event focuses on designs of the future. Especially for…
- Recyclable Polyurethane Foams Without Toxic ChemicalsResearchers at the University of Twente (Netherlands) have developed a safe, sustainable way to recycle polyurethane (PU) foam — used in mattresses, furniture, and…
- Innovative slime generates electricity when compressedScientists at the University of Guelph have developed a new material: a hydrogel-based slime that generates electricity when compressed. This discovery paves the way…
- Vegan sneakers made from cannabis leavesGerman high-end sneaker brand Nat-2 presents vegan sneakers made with real cannabis leaves. After shoes made from stone, mycelium, milk, coffee, blood, and other…
- Leather-free handbag made of bacterial celluloseGerman biofabrication research company ScobyTec developed a vegan leather alternative made of bacterial cellulose, which they used to create a business handbag. ScobyTec consists…
- Today’s materials for tomorrow’s textiles & fabrics!Recycled leather, natural fibres, 3D printed fabric… During MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019 (12-14 March in Rotterdam Ahoy, the Netherlands) the textile and fashion designer will…
- Banana fibre paperBanana fibre paper is made from agricultural waste left over after the banana harvest. The company extracts fibres from sustainably sourced banana trees grown at local farms here in Kosrae, Micronesia. In the paper making process, the fibres fuse together on a microscopic level to create a 'leather-like' paper material that is lightweight, tear-resistant, and biodegradable.
