MIT is Turning Living Bacteria Into Self-Ventilating Activewear
byMIT Media Lab’s Tangible Media Group has developed a “living” second skin, derived from a species of ancient bacteria, that responds to sweat and body heat.
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Zady Launches Private Label Eco-Clothing for Men
by Nikki StearEthical e-tailer Zady has launched its first private-label clothing items for men. Featuring an alpaca sweater and an organic-cotton button-down shirt, both of which come in your choice of white or navy, the inaugural collection hews to the same standard of supply-chain transparency as the products that preceded it.
ReWrap Introduces Biodegradable Bags Made from Coconuts
by Nikki StearThe ReWrap tree bag, which debuted at Dutch Design Week 2015 in Eindhoven, is not only chic, but also completely compostable. Made entirely from natural fibers, the savvy bag is also naturally waterproof. In addition to its overtly sustainable style, the bag is also ethically created, made in a small workshop which employs workers with disabilities with competitive wages.
Adidas Introduces “Futurecraft 3D”, a Running Shoe with 3D Printed Materials
by Nikki StearLast week sportswear giant, Adidas, unveiled the “Futurecraft 3D,” a 3D-printed, customized running-shoe midsole designed to meet the cushioning needs of an individual’s foot. Hailing it a “production breakthrough,” Adidas says the concept piece will take the running-shoe standard to the “next level” by offering a flexible carbon copy of the athlete’s foot, down to his or her exact contours and pressure points.
Livia Firth Curates Sustainable Fashion Collection for Marks & Spencer
by Nikki StearMarks & Spencer is rolling out the green carpet for Livia Firth, staunch promoter of sustainable fashion. Together with her Eco-Age, her ethical-brand consultancy, Firth has pieced together a capsule wardrobe, derived from the British department store’s autumn collection, to “meet the working woman’s needs,” according to Marks & Spencer.
Sergio Rossi Collaborates with Green Carpet Challenge on Eco-Silk Shoes
by Nikki StearMilanese shoemaker, Sergio Rossi, has joined forces with Livia Firth’s “Green Carpet Challenge” to create the sustainable fashion initiatives inaugural line of shoes and purses.
H&M Debuts New Denim Styles Made From Recycled Garments
by Nikki StearH&M is expanding its selection of denim made from the reclaimed fibers of clothing collected through its garment-recycling initiative.
Freitag to Launch World’s First 100% Compostable Denim Jeans
by Nikki StearThe world’s first 100 percent compostable denim jeans are coming your way. Part of Freitag’s “F-abric” line of European-grown and -produced workwear, the upcoming five-pocket design—dubbed the “E500″— is entirely cotton-free, comprising 81 percent linen and 19 percent hemp in a 19-ounce weight for men and a 17 ounce for women.
Topshop Launches Upcycled Womenswear Collection, “Topshop Reclaim”
by Nikki StearFollowing the success of Topshop’s collaborations with “Reclaim to Wear,” the waste-reducing initiative founded by Orsola de Castro and Filippo Ricci of From Somewhere, the high-street retailer is launching its first stand-alone collection of womenswear derived from existing stock, including surplus materials and production offcuts from previous seasons.
Naja Launches Eco-friendly Underwear Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
by Nikki StearNaja’s “underwear with a purpose” just got a whole lot more purposeful. The social enterprise, which trains and employs single mothers in Colombia through its “Underwear for Hope” initiative, has launched a collection of colorful bras and knickers made with recycled plastic bottles.