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  1. ArticleLeather-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…
  2. ArticleWaterproof hemp shoesThe start-up DopeKicks introduces the first waterproof hemp shoes, featuring cannabis hemp fabric, cork, and recycled rubber. Hemp is well known for its incredibly…
  3. ArticleMaking materials from native vegetablesFor her graduation project, Dutch designer Naomi Remijn developed various materials made from native vegetables. The use of native vegetables has several advantages. Firstly,…
  4. ArticleLike Leather at MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019!In the exhibition Like Leather, a collaboration between Yksi Connect, Conscious Leather Foundation and MaterialDistrict, shown at MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019, surprising examples of sustainable…
  5. ArticleToday’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…
  6. ArticleFurniture made from apple leatherFor Cassina Paris Rive Gauche, designer Philippe Starck presented a sofa and chairs made from Apple Ten Lork, a leather-like material made from apple…
  7. ArticleShoes made with coffee and olive leavesGerman shoe company Nat-2 designed sneakers made from real coffee, while German shoe company Thies introduces a line of leather shoes tanned with olive…
  8. ArticleThe Future of Textiles & Fabrics: an interview with Anne Marie Commandeur & Liesbeth in ‘t HoutThe textile sector is evolving in many different sectors: the clothing industry, interior design, and technical applications. Textile innovation experts Anne Marie Commandeur and Liesbeth…
  9. ArticleAnimal-free footwear on World Meat Free DayIn honour of World Meat Free Day, we present footwear made from animal-free materials. There are many environmental problems associated with eating meat, from…