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Vapour-printing clothing fabrics could solve one of the most difficult problems in the quest to create wearable, unobtrusive sensitive sensors: the problem of pressure.

In an attempt to inform decisions to unlock necessary investments and actions to scale collection, sorting and recycling innovations in North America, Fashion for Good has launched its Sorting for Circularity USA Project.

A researcher is developing body-tracking wearable technology, or smart clothes to track fever in infants through thermochromic yarn that changes colour based on body temperature.

The Effluent Guidelines Program Plan by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a critical next step to tackle pollutants like PFAS and nutrients at the source, before they can harm our health and the environment. 

New cotton lines created by a multi-parent breeding approach has resulted in opportunities for natural genes to interact and develop the unexpected trait of flame retardancy. This means that when exposed to an open flame, the fabric from the new cotton lines self-extinguish whereas regular cotton fabric burns entirely in seconds. 

Punitive tariffs imposed by the US on apparel, footwear, travel goods and furniture imported from China have failed to make a significant negative impact on Chinese exporters. The additional cost burden associated with the tariffs is instead being passed on to the final consumer — the American family.

The world's first regenerative sneakers — Degenerate — made with 100% plants and minerals and zero plastic, will decompose at end of life to birth something entirely new. The product comes from regenerative fashion company Unless Collective and plant based material innovation company Natural Fiber Welding.

Plant-based indigo innovator Stony Creek Colors’ Series B2 funding round of $4.8 million will allow it to further refine its innovations, as it advances toward scale.

The idea of Stony Creek Colors (SCC) took roots when Founder and CEO Sarah Bellos understood the difficulties that brands face when trying to integrate plant-based dyes into their designs. Today, SCC produces the world's only 100% certified plant-based indigo. An in-depth interview with Bellos about dyes, transparency and climate change.

A year-old American startup is gearing up to launch its first commercial partnership by the end of 2022, addressing the needs of global consumer brands seeking to recycle and transform textiles and mixed-plastic waste.