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Research in hemp as a textile alternative grows
November 27th, 2023
Different blends of hemp are being used, typically with percentages of a crimped nylon from 31-69 percent. The fabric takes additional processes well, including digital printing. Photo: Marie O’Mahony. At this year’s Emerging Textiles Conference, Dr. Andre West presented a compelling argument for the future potential of hemp as a sustainable alternative for industrial textiles, […]
High-tech clothing company turns to black algae and hemp
July 11th, 2022
Photo: Vollebak Black algae and hemp are two of the most futuristic materials on the planet, says London-based high-tech clothing startup Vollebak. The company has just launched hoodies and sweatpants made entirely out of these materials, which, the company says, produce oxygen, clean up carbon dioxide and can even clean up soil and air after […]
Sustainability and fibrous substrates
March 28th, 2022
While sustainability efforts in the industry may have suffered over the past two years due to the pandemic, supply chain issues and the current crisis in Ukraine, we should not lose our focus on the importance of addressing climate change. A recent report from the Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change […]