Everbloom develops AI model to recycle organic waste

February 23, 2026  |  EcoNote

Boston, Mass., startup Everbloom is turning organic waste, such as discarded down, wool and cashmere, into usable garment fibers braided by AI. The startup describes the textile as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
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Assessing the environmental impact of textile fragments in soil

February 23, 2026  |  EcoNote

Hohenstein announces that with the publication of DIN SPEC 19296, it has made its test method publicly available as a standard for evaluating how textile fragments behave in soil under realistic conditions. Textile products made from synthetic fibers, as well as other finished or dyed materials, rel…
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Composite can repair itself 1,000+ times

February 9, 2026  |  EcoNote

Researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have created a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used in aircraft wings, turbine blades and other applications – and can repair itself more than 1,000 times.
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Mycelium textile used in innovative furniture design

January 26, 2026  |  EcoNote

At Design Miami’s 20th edition, Paris-based architects and designers Berenice Curt and Caroline Duncan introduced the first chapter of Scenarii Édition, a new curatorial line with Berenice Curt Architecture. The debut included the Tripodal chair, made in part with mycelium-grown textiles.
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Chupps sandal-shaped billboard biodegrades

January 8, 2026  |  EcoNote

Mumbai, India-based footwear brand Chupps found a highly visible way to advertise the company’s commitment to simple footwear made from eco-friendly materials. It created a biodegradable billboard shaped like a sandal that was designed to disappear and dissolve in the rain. 
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France’s ban on PFAS is now in force

January 8, 2026  |  EcoNote

Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France. This follows mounting concern over the adverse health impacts of these persistent pollutants. The landmark bill was passed on February 20, 2025, with more than 140,000 citizens calling on th…
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Easing logistical challenges to recycling

December 8, 2025  |  EcoNote

The intent to recycle is beset by logistical challenges, says Andrew Nasarczyk, global director, innovation and sustainability, for Gale Pacific Ltd. However, through a strategic approach, his company is having good luck with agricultural grain covers, water containment liners, structural fabric and…
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PFAS update: regulations and risk assessments

December 8, 2025  |  EcoNote

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to significantly impact the textiles industry, making it more important than ever to stay abreast of any regulatory changes. This was the theme of the education session led by Amy Berg, partner at Ice Miller LLP, and Elizabeth Denly, vice president,…
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Tests to quantify microplastics are emerging

November 17, 2025  |  EcoNote

Although testing to quantify microplastics is still in its developmental stages, interest in it is on the rise, especially among textile producers, says Danielle Harrier, Ph.D., with global engineering and scientific consulting firm Exponent. Harrier is a senior associate in polymer science and mate…
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Report marks growth in cellulosic fiber supply chains

October 27, 2025  |  EcoNote

Palo Alto, Calif.-based environmental nonprofit Canopy released the 10th Edition Hot Button Report, which shows that the global man-made cellulosic fiber (MMCF) supply chain has undergone a dramatic transformation since the report’s inception in 2016.
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