April 25, 2026
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Solena Materials Raises US$ 6.7 Million To Scale Up Sustainable Protein Fibre Production

Solena Materials, a biomaterials company pioneering the development of high-performance, sustainable protein fibres for clothing, has raised $6.7 million in a seed funding round. The investment is backed by Sir David Harding, SynBioVen, and Insempra. Founded in 2022 as a spinout from Imperial College London by Dr. James MacDonald, Prof. Paul Freemont, and Prof. Milo […]
Corporates

Alok Industries Partners With Rieter India For Complete Compact Spinning System To Boost Yarn Quality And Efficiency

Strategic modernization initiative strengthens Alok’s commitment to world-class manufacturing Alok Industries Ltd, a leading name in India’s textile sector and backed by Reliance Industries Ltd., has entered into a strategic agreement with Rieter India Pvt. Ltd. for the supply and installation of a complete compact spinning system. The signing ceremony took place in
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Uganda Turns Banana Waste Into Textiles And Hair Extensions

Researchers in Uganda are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, tapping into the rising global demand for sustainable fibres. The Banatex-EA (Banana Textiles in East Africa) project, led by Busitema University, has successfully developed spinnable banana fibre as an alternative to cotton and synthetics. “Banana fibre shares