It s the most widely-used clothing fiber in the world, but as a synthetic material made from plastic, polyester needs a lot of energy to produce and is highly water and air polluting, according to the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
The fashion industry is trying to tackle the issue, but there s no simple solution, according to the CEO of one of the world s largest clothes manufacturers. There isn t so far (a) raw material that is as cheap and as versatile as polyester today, said Roger Lee, who runs Hong-Kong headquartered TAL Apparel.
As well as being inexpensive, polyester doesn t crease and can be washed at low temperatures. However, the laundry process also releases tiny fibers known as microplastics, which can be harmful to marine life. While polyester lasts for years, longevity is a double-edged sword clothes can be worn many times but will likely up in landfill, and don t biodegrade.
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Origin Materials and AECI SANS Technical Fibers to Develop Carbon-Negative Materials for Apparel and Automotive Applications
April 5, 2021 GMT
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. & GREENSBORO, N.C. (BUSINESS WIRE) Apr 5, 2021
Origin Materials, Inc. (“Origin Materials”), the world’s leading carbon negative materials company, and AECI SANS Technical Fibers (“SANS”), a leader in engineered thread for high-performance apparel and automotive applications, today announced an expansion of their partnership in order to develop, industrialize and manufacture advanced materials built on the Origin Materials’ carbon-negative technology platform.
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3DLOOK Announces $6.5 Million Series A Round, Led by Almaz Capital
March 16, 2021 GMT
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SAN MATEO, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) Mar 16, 2021
3DLOOK, the global leader in AI-first mobile body measuring and fit solutions, today announced that it has raised $6.5 million in Series A funding, led by Almaz Capital with participation from TMT Investments and Zubr Capital. The investment brings the company’s total fundraising to date to $11.2 million. The new funds will be used to expand 3DLOOK’s U.S. leadership team and establish new R&D labs in the U.S. and Western Europe as the company continues building the fastest and most engaging camera-enabled personalized shopping experiences for consumers and delivering advanced body data analytics to enterprise companies. Tailored Brands and 1822 Denim are among the leading global fashion retailers that are us