It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Creative Tech Textile Co Ltd

Material Innovation / Oyster Textiles

11 February 2025

5 minutes

Creative Tech Textile continues to advance circular economy practices, contributing innovative solutions to green fashion and environmental protection.

The World is Your Oyster: Churning Sustainable Textiles with Discards from the Sea

Taiwan-headquartered Creative Tech Textile Co Ltd has pioneered the transformation of discarded oyster shells into advanced sustainable textile solutions leading to its signature brands—Seawool and Smawarm. Founder Yeh-Shun Wang (Eddie Wang) shares how through decadal inspirations and learnings his company is doing its bit to shape a greener and more sustainable future for the textiles industry.

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Richa Bansal

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Collection: Sea Change

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The legal battle over Trump's tariffs represents more than a dispute over trade policy; it embodies fundamental questions about American governance and the balance of power between branches of government.

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These stunning runway moments at LagosFW24 redefined elegance with bold silhouettes, rich textures, and timeless sophistication.

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