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Agraloop™ BioFibre™
CompanyCircular Systems™
CountryUSA
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forcotton, synthetics
DescriptionAgraloop™ BioFibre™ is a regenerated cellulose fiber made from food and medicine crop waste (pineapple leaves, banana stems, cereal straws, oilseed hemp/flax etc.). Circular Systems’ low‑impact and closed‑loop process enables crop residues to be converted into a soft, breathable textile fiber with properties similar to viscose or cotton, while reducing waste and avoiding additional land or water use.
Websitehttps://circularsystems.com/agraloop
Contacthttps://circularsystems.com/contact

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BANANA CLOTH®
CompanyMN Inter-Fashion
CountryJapan
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forcotton
DescriptionBanana Cloth® is made from waste banana stalks that would otherwise be discarded and left for decay contaminating water and soil
Websitehttps://launch-park.com/pages/banana-cloth
Contacthttps://launch-park.com/pages/contact

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CIRCULOSE®
CompanyCirculose
CountrySweden
Material typerecycled
Alternative forcotton
DescriptionCIRCULOSE® is made from 100% textile waste with high cellulose content, such as worn-out cotton jeans and cotton production scraps
CertificatesRCS
Websitehttps://circulo.se/en/
Contactinfo@circulo.se
CleanBamboo®
CompanyPLNTmatter
CountryUSA
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forsilk, cotton, synthetics, wool, cashmere, down
DescriptionCleanBamboo® is a regenerated lyocell fiber made from certified bamboo, produced using a non‑toxic closed‑loop process that recovers solvents and water. It offers softness, breathability, and moisture management typical of cellulosic fibers and is used as an alternative to conventional viscose and other materials.
Websitehttps://www.plntmatter.com/pages/technologies
Contacthello@plntmatter.com

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Ethical Down Kapok®
CompanyKapok
CountryJapan
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forcotton
DescriptionEthical Down Kapok® is made from traditional javanese cotton (Java Cotton from the fruit/nuts of the kapok tree) and enhanced with special technology that inserts the heat generated by the air layer absorbs moisture and becomes warm into the yearn.
Websitehttps://kapok-japan.com/en
Contacthttps://kapok-japan.com/contact-1

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Infinna™
CompanyInfinited Fiber Company
CountryFinland
Material typerecycled
Alternative forcotton, synthetics
DescriptionInfinna™ is a regenerated cellulose fibre made from cotton-rich textile waste. The process removes non-cellulosic content to create a cotton-like, plastic-free fibre that is biodegradable and does not shed microplastics. It can be used alone or blended, requires less water to produce than new cotton, and fabrics made with it can be recycled again, supporting closed-loop use.
Websitehttps://infinitedfiber.com/about-infinna/fashion/
Contacthttps://infinitedfiber.com/contact/

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Kelsun™
CompanyKeel Labs
CountryUSA
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forcotton, synthetics
DescriptionKelsun® is a bio‑based textile fiber made from seaweed, developed by extracting a naturally occurring biopolymer and forming it into filaments using a wet‑spinning process. The fiber is renewable, biodegradable, and free from petrochemicals, and can be spun or blended within existing textile systems. Kelsun® is used in apparel and other textile applications as an alternative to conventional plant‑based and synthetic fibers.
CertificatesUSDA Certified Biobased Product
Websitehttps://www.keellabs.com/kelsun
Contacthello@keellabs.com

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PYRATEX®
CompanyPYRATES SMART FABRICS
CountrySpain
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forwool, cotton
DescriptionPYRATEX is made from Kapok flowers. It is a double face knit that can be easily recycled into wood pulp.
CertificatesGRS, GOTS, FSC® and PEFC
Websitehttps://www.pyratex.com/tropic
Contacthttps://www.pyratex.com/contact
Piñayarn®
CompanyAnanas Anam
CountryUK
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forcotton
DescriptionPiñayarn® is a 100% plant-based yarn made from waste pineapple leaves, therefore requiring no extra land, water, or pesticides to grow and harvest. The fibres are extracted and blended with other plant-based fibres in a closed-loop, zero-waste process using dry spinning technology, without harmful chemicals or water. Utilisting agricultural waste helps avoid burning waste leaves, preventing up to 6 kg of CO₂ emissions per 1 kg of yarn. Piñayarn is naturally breathable, compostable, and biodegradable, and is suitable for woven and jersey fabrics, footwear, apparel, and accessories.
Websitehttps://www.ananas-anam.com/pinayarn/
Contactinfo@ananas-anam.com

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Recover™ (RCotton, RMix, RDenim, ROne)
CompanyRecover Textile Systems
CountrySpain
Material typerecycled
Alternative forcotton, synthetics, silk
DescriptionRecover™ produces recycled cotton fibres and blends for fashion, accessories, and home textiles. RCotton is 100% recycled cotton, RMix is a recycled polycotton blend, RDenim preserves indigo from denim waste, and Recover™ One combines recycled cotton and polyester, ready to spin. Fibersync Technology ensures consistent blending, colour accuracy, and uniform fibre quality.
CertificatesGRS, ISO 9001 (whole company)
Websitehttps://recoverfiber.com/products
Contacthttps://recoverfiber.com/contact

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Spinnova
CompanySpinnova
CountryFinland
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forwool, cotton
DescriptionSPINNOVA is made from the same pulp that’s used for making paper, the pulp is mechanically treated to create called micro fibrillated cellulose
CertificatesFSC® and/or PEFC
Websitehttps://spinnova.com/
Contactinfo@spinnova.com
SEACELL®
CompanySMARTFIBER AG
CountryGermany
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forwool, silk, cotton, fiber
DescriptionSEACELL is a patented, eco-friendly fiber that adds a soft, silky feel in sports and leisure textiles – from underwear and loungewear to soft furnishings. Includes 19% of seawood, which contribute antioxidants and vitamins (non-washable additives*) to the fiber. 100% biodegradable. Can be used as a single fiber yarn or blended with other fibers.
CertificatesEcolabel, TUV Austria and TITK
Websitehttps://smartfiber.de/en/seacell
Contactcontact@smartfiber.de
SMARTCEL®
CompanySMARTFIBER AG
CountryGermany
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forwool, silk, cotton, fiber
DescriptionSMARTCEL is a cellulose fiber enriched with a vital zinc oxide which has protective and nurturing effects on the skin for those with skin conditions such as eczema or neurodermatitis, to be blended with other fibers
Websitehttps://smartfiber.de/en/smartcel
Contactcontact@smartfiber.de

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Tencel™ Lyocell
CompanyLENZING™
CountryAustria
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forcotton, silk
DescriptionTENCEL™ Lyocell is made from regenerated cellulosic fibers
CertificatesEU Ecolabel, TÜV AUSTRIA for biodegradability
Websitehttps://www.tencel.com/b2b/product/tencel-lyocell
Contacthttps://www.tencel.com/b2b/contacts
Texloop™ RCOT™
CompanyCircular Systems™
CountryUSA
Material typerecycled
Alternative forcotton
DescriptionTexloop™ RCOT™ turns pre-consumer cotton waste into recycled cotton fiber via a low-impact mechanical process that preserves staple length. Blended with organic cotton or TENCEL™ Lyocell, it produces soft, durable fabrics with fewer recycled-cotton defects. Through global partners, Texloop supports closed-loop supply chains and achieves significant water, energy, and CO₂ reductions versus conventional cotton.
CertificatesGRS
Websitehttps://circularsystems.com/texloop/
Contacthttps://circularsystems.com/contact

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WA.CLOTH® HYBRID
CompanyMN Inter-Fashion
CountryJapan
Material typerecycled
Alternative forcotton
DescriptionWA.CLOTH® HYBRID fiber made from paper yarn with enhanced moisture and UV absoprtion, natural antibacterial and deodorising properties
Websitehttps://www.wacloth.com/
Contacthttps://www.wacloth.com/pages/contact