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Bemberg™
CompanyAsahi Kasei
CountryJapan
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionBemberg™ is made from cotton linter which is basically cotton waste that stick out of the cottonseed and are too small to spin. Bemberg™ is biodegradable and compostable if buried in soil.
CertificatesRCS-100, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, TUVAUSTRIA Biodegradable MARINE, INNOVHUB-SSI biodegradability tested
Websitehttps://www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/
Contacthttps://www.asahi-kasei.com/jp/contact_us/contact/
Biosteel®
CompanyAMSilk
CountryGermany
Material typemicrobial fermentation
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionBiosteel® is made from man-made proteins, has bacteriostatic and hygienic properties, and is thinner and more delicate than mulberry silk. Petroleum-free, completety biodegradable.
CertificatesOEKO-TEX® Standard 100, OECD 301B accordance
Websitehttps://www.amsilk.com/
Contacthttps://www.amsilk.com/contact/
Brewed Protein™
CompanySpiber Inc.
CountryJapan
Material typemicrobial fermentation
Alternative forwool, silk
DescriptionBrewed Protein are manufactured through fermentation (brewing) of plant-based ingredients. Available on industrial scale. Brewed Protein can be knitted into fabrics that mimic cashmere, silk, and fur.
CertificatesISO2076 compliance
Websitehttps://spiber.inc/en/brewedprotein/
Contacthttps://spiber.inc/en/contact/

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CleanBamboo®
CompanyEttitude
CountryUSA
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionCleanBamboo® is a lyocell made from organic bamboo, and uses a food grade organic solvent in the process, unlike all other bamboo fabrics made with toxic viscose/ rayon technology, or cotton grown with pesticides.
CertificatesClimate Neutral, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
Websitehttps://www.ettitude.com/
Contacthttps://faq.ettitude.com/en-US/contact

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ECOVERO™
CompanyLENZING™
CountryAustria
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionLENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers are made from wood from responsibly managed forests
CertificatesFSC® or PEFC, TÜV AUSTRIA for biodegradability, EU Ecolabel
Websitehttps://www.ecovero.com/
Contactoffice@lenzing.com
ENKA®Viscose
CompanyENKA
CountryGermany
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionENKA®Viscose is made from regenerated fibers (cellulose)
CertificatesFSC®, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold
Websitehttp://www.enka.de/index_en.php
Contacthttp://www.enka.de/partner_en.php

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MICROSILK™
CompanyBolt Threads
CountryUSA
Material typeanimal cell culture
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionMicrosilk™ is developed with a technolgy that sustainably replicates the process of spiders producing silk fibers at a large scale
Websitehttps://boltthreads.com/technology/microsilk/
Contacthttps://boltthreads.com/contact/
Milkweed
CompanyMONARK® COOP
CountryCanada
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forsilk, feather/down
DescriptionMilkweed follicles are passed through the Fibrex to extract the fiber and seeds. The fiber is then processed for different markets by the industrial equipment of the Monark Cooperative. The particular properties of the fiber make it an advantageous and ecological substitute for various applications: vegetable “silk”, and thermal insulation.
Websitehttps://coopmonark.com/
Contactinfo@coopmonark.com

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Naia™ Renew
CompanyEastman
CountryUSA
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionNaia™ Renew is produced from 60% sustainably sourced wood pulp and 40% certified recycled waste material
CertificatesFSC®, PEFC, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, GRS
Websitehttps://www.eastman.com/en/products/brands/naia
Contacthttps://www.eastman.com/en/products/brands/naia/contact
Nucycl®
CompanyEvrnu®
CountryUSA
Material typerecycled
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionNucycl® lyocell fiber is made from cotton-rich textiles and production waste sourced from textile recyclers, brands and retailers. The textile waste is then shredded, liquified, purified, and transformed into Nucycl® lyocell fiber, which can be recycled again and again to make new products over and over.
CertificatesFSC®
Websitehttps://www.evrnu.com/nucycl
Contacthttps://www.evrnu.com/contact
Nullarbor™Tree-Free
CompanyNanollose
CountryAustralia
Material typemicrobial fermentation
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionTree-Free Fibre is grown using microbes that convert waste products into microbial cellulose
Websitehttps://nanollose.com/products/nullarbor/
Contactinfo@nanollose.com

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Orange Fiber
CompanyOrange Fiber
CountryItaly
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionOrange Fiber is made from citrus juice byproducts in a pilot plant in Sicily
CertificatesGOTS, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
Websitehttps://orangefiber.it/
Contacthttps://orangefiber.it/contact/

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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
Regen™ (Spandex, Nylon, Polyester)
CompanyHyosung
CountrySouth Korea
Material typerecycled
Alternative forsynthetics, silk
Descriptionregen™ is a family of recycled textiles by Hyosung TNC, including polyester from PET bottles, nylon from fishing nets and waste, and spandex from pre-consumer scrap. Chemically or mechanically recycled, they offer performance similar to conventional fibres. Hyosung’s R-Scan system ensures traceable recycled content.
CertificatesGRS, RCS, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
Websitehttps://www.hyosungtextile.com/en/regen/about
Contacthttps://www.hyosungtextile.com/en/customer/global-network

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Spidey-Tek
CompanySpidey-Tek
CountryUSA
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionSpidey-Tek is produced by placing spider genes that are coded for protein production in the leaves of the alfalfa plants in the Western United States
Websitehttps://spideytek.com/
Contactinfo@spideytek.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™ LUXE
CompanyLENZING™
CountryAustria
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionTENCEL™ LUXE is a filament made from wood pulp that is sourced from sustainably managed forests and exclusively produced in Austria with an awarded sustainable closed-loop process
CertificatesFSC®, The Vegan Society
Websitehttps://www.tencel.com/b2b/product/tencel-lyocell-filament
Contacthttps://www.tencel.com/b2b/contacts
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

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Vegan Cupro
CompanyIpeker
CountryTürkiye
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forsilk
DescriptionVegan Cupro is made from cotton linter, and purified with Asahi Kasei’s technology. Biodegradable, and decomposes in soil.
CertificatesOEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, GRS
Websitehttps://ipeker.com/products
Contacthttps://ipeker.com/contact

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YOPP PHA
CompanyMango Materials
CountryUSA
Material typemicrobial fermentation
Alternative forsilk, plastic
DescriptionYOPP PHA pellets is a family of biopolyesters that can be produced naturally by bacteria and other life forms. PHA biopolymers are biodegradable and biobased.
Websitehttps://www.mangomaterials.com/products-2/
Contacthttps://www.mangomaterials.com/contact-us/