The textile industry’s transition away from PFAS commonly known as forever chemicals, appears to be accelerating faster than many expected. A new report released by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), titled No PFAS, No Problem: Product Testing Reveals Success of California and
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 […]
Lululemon has announced a multi-year collaboration with San Leandro-based biotechnology company ZymoChem to expand its use of bio-based nylon and advance sustainable innovation. The partnership aims to develop a bio-based alternative for adipic acid, a key component of nylon 6,6 used in Lululemon’s signature products like Align and Wunder Train leggings. Lululemon














