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Ask an Expert: Recyclable Thermoset Composites
Composites are durable, easy-to-produce materials with high strength to weight ratios and open design possibilities. They are made by combining fibers with matrix polymers to create a hybrid structure …
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Eye On: Cellular Agriculture
Cellular agriculture has largely focused on the production of food-grade animal proteins from cell culture. That is, companies are using microbes as building blocks to create their materials. In the …
Download the November 2023 Trend Report
Cities can be dynamic engines of economic and social development but their huge environmental footprint cannot be ignored. They are also weathering the impacts of climate crisis, often on a daily …
Top 5 Materials – November 2023
1. Sway 10 And Sway Seaweed Pellets MC# 1138101 Manufacturer: Sway Fully biobased, home-compostable thin films made from seaweed, designed to replace petroleum-based packaging. The film …
Eye On: Recycled Polyester Textiles
Recycled polyester textiles have become increasingly popular amongst manufacturers and brands. However, with their increased application, people have begun raising concerns about their safety. We know …
How it’s Made: Regional Building Materials
Bloomberg recently discussed a Scandinavian design trend known as Architectural Uprising. This social media uprising began in 2014 in a Swedish Facebook group. Architectural Uprising objects to the …
Carbon Offsetting: Trust, But Verify
Trust but verify. It’s a good mantra use when approaching business relationships, and what is our consumer purchasing other than a simple form of that? When it comes to choosing beauty products, …
Tradeshow Report – Greenbuild
Marking its 30th anniversary this year, Greenbuild drew an impressive turnout of attendees and exhibitors. Show management reported that this surpassed the numbers from the previous year, making this …
Climate Action Now: What We’re Doing Right
The climate crisis demands immediate and effective action. Discover key insights showcasing commendable strategies from diverse sectors—public, private, academic, and non-profit—that are driving real …
Top 5 Materials – October 2023
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite selections from this month: Arfinio® MC# – 512814 Manufacturer: Covestro LLC New …
Material Report: Designing The Unexpected – A Journey Into Aesthetics
Within the realm of design and innovation, there are rare wow instances where creativity transcends conventional boundaries, prompting us to question our preconceptions. This report explores the …
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How It’s Made: VeriVide Color Assessment Tools
Efficiently and Accurately Capturing Color Color representation is a cornerstone for brand integrity and customer loyalty. These key considerations are coupled with the demands of sustainability, …
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Eye On: Quantifying Comfort
HPI and the Comfort Assessment Landscape The comfort of textiles directly impacts user satisfaction and product performance. Over time, various methods have been employed to evaluate and quantify …
Download the September 2023 Trend Report: Less Is Enough
Against the backdrop of the major climate and energy crisis we are experiencing all over the world, decision-makers of all stripes are encouraging us to be more tempered in our consumption patterns, …
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Top 5 Materials – September 2023
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite and selections from this month: 1. Enzymatic Depolymerisation MC# – …
