Mute acoustic panels are made of PET

October 4, 2017  |  EcoNote

Interior products maker De Vorm has a felt, acoustic panel made of recycled PET that doubles as a room divider and aesthetic element. Not only are the panels constructed of PET felt made from recycled plastic bottles, but at the end of their lives, the panels can be recycled as well. The product has…
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Partnership finds a process to recycle blended textiles

September 25, 2017  |  EcoNote

A four-year partnership between the nonprofit H&M Foundation and the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) reports finding a solution to recycle blend textiles into new fabrics and yarns—without quality loss—through a hydrothermal (chemical) process. H&M Foundatio…
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Stratospheric balloon completes solar-powered flight

September 25, 2017  |  EcoNote

World View’s Stratollite navigable balloon recently achieved its first day–night cycle flight. The Tucson, Ariz.-based aerospace company reported that the Stratollite’s solar panels generated, stored and distributed full system power needed for flight throughout the night. Stratollites capital…
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ZDHC recognizes ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX

September 20, 2017  |  EcoNote

ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX certification has been recognized by the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) as an indicator of conformance with the organization’s Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL). The ZDHC’s mission includes removing hazardous chemicals from the apparel and f…
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‘Twistron’ yarns can harvest energy

September 11, 2017  |  EcoNote

An international research team has developed high-tech yarns that generate electricity when they are stretched or twisted. The team is led by scientists at The University of Texas at Dallas and Hanyang University in South Korea and includes researchers from South Korea, Virginia Tech, Wright-Patters…
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Sustainability report on INSQIN waterborne PU

September 8, 2017  |  EcoNote

A recent life-cycle assessment (LCA) suggests that Covestro’s INSQIN, which uses waterborne polyurethane (PU) for the manufacture of PU synthetic, is a more sustainable way to produce coated textiles than solvent-based technologies, according to information provided by the company. An independent …
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Woolam first certified cotton gin to use DNA traceability system

August 30, 2017  |  EcoNote

Applied DNA Sciences Inc. has announced that the Woolam Gin in O’Donnell, Texas, was awarded the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS v5.0) certification, making it the first certified U.S. organic cotton gin utilizing Applied DNA’s molecular tagging system, SigNature T. The system tags, test…
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Eco fibers market worth $93.27 billion by 2025

August 28, 2017  |  EcoNote

The global eco fiber market is expected to reach $93.27 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 12.1 percent, according to a new report by Grand View Research Inc. This market includes bamboo fibers, organic cotton and other products that strive to create environmentally friendly textiles, as well …
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IAAC announces breakthroughs in passive cooling and ventilation

August 24, 2017  |  EcoNote

The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has developed a series of materials and advanced systems for passive cooling and ventilation, which allow reducing indoor temperatures by up to 5 degrees and air conditioner use by more than 25 percent. These alternatives help to sharply de…
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You are your own power source

August 21, 2017  |  EcoNote

The University of Surrey, U.K., is developing technology that will allow people to act as their own power source by wearing clothing such as smart shirts and shoes that harvest and store electricity. According to information reported in Energy Harvesting Journal, the wearable power sources are tribo…
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