as part of Slow Factory’s One x One program. Building upon the technology behind her coat, which she doesn’t plan on taking to market, McCurdy created the feather-like sequins by exposing algae to heat and pouring the solution into glass moulds to solidify.
Menswear brand Vollebak used spirulina algae to create a black dye as an alternative to the ubiquitous carbon black, which is derived from petroleum; Jason Momoa launched a line of sneakers with algae insoles, while textile innovation company Algaeing has developed both algae cellulose threads and algae-based dyes. The algae takeover is coming!One of the most widely known leather alternatives is Piñatex by Ananas Anam.
Strong yet lightweight, the fabric is a popular choice for shoes and bags, but has also been used for dresses, jackets, and suits. Thanks to its versatility, the list of brands dabbling in Piñatex is growing exponentially – Paul Smith, Hugo Boss, and H&M have all used it.The idea for Spinnova came in 2009, but it wasn’t until last year that the company – and the fibre – was ready for commercialisation following a thorough period of research and development.
Adidas has also committed to securing “significant volumes of Spinnova material.” So far, it has been used to make a host of products including hats, jackets, outdoor coats, rucksacks, and even skis. While Spinnova was founded on circularity innovation, it’s set to expand further into upcycling waste materials with a leather waste fibre pilot in the works.Mushroom leather isn’t necessarily a new concept, but a new cooperative will see it roll out to an even wider audience in brand new guises.
Vertically farmed, and petroleum-free , McIntyre hopes the cooperative will see Ecovative evolving in new ways. Mycelium is already a favourite of brands like Stella McCartney, Hermès, and Gucci, but so far it hasn’t been used at a large scale. The new cooperative, coupled with Ecovative’s production capabilities, could mean we’re about to see a serious mushroom leather boom.
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