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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/
Bananatex®
CompanyQWSTION
CountrySwitzerland
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forwool
DescriptionBananatex® is the is made from Abacá fibres, coloured using the yarn dying method. 100% waterproof.
CertificatesOeko-Tex® Standard 100
Websitehttps://www.bananatex.info/
Contacthello@bananatex.info
Botanè
CompanyBotanè Botanical Cashmere
CountryItaly
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forwool, cashmere
DescriptionBotanè is developed as an alternative to animal cashmere and is composed entirely of botanical fibers. The material is engineered to provide thermal insulation, softness, and drape comparable to traditional cashmere, while avoiding animal‑derived inputs. It is aimed for outerwear and knit applications, and offers a plant‑derived option for products that typically rely on fine animal fibers.
Websitehttps://www.botanicalcashmere.com/
Contacthttps://www.botanicalcashmere.com/contacts

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Cannaba
CompanyEcopel
CountryChina
Material typeblend
Alternative forwool, fur
DescriptionCannaba is made from a blend of hemp and recycled fibres
Websitehttps://www.ecopel.com/
Contactinfo@ecopel.com
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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Ecosimple
CompanyEcoSimple
CountryBrazil
Material typerecycled
Alternative forwool
DescriptionEcosimple is made from technologically recycled and sustainable materials, such as cotton sourced from repurposed fibers from post-industrial waste, organic and BCI, jute, linen, silk, EcoVero viscose, recycled polyester fibers from PET bottles , recycled polypropylene and biodegradable polyamide
Websitehttps://www.globalgreen.solutions/ecosimple
Contactinfo@globalgreen.solutions

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Kuura®
CompanyMetsä Spring Ltd.
CountryFinland
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forwool
DescriptionThe Kuura fibre is made out of pine and spruce from certified, sustainably-managed, Finnish forests
Websitehttps://www.kuura.io/product/
Contactmetsaspring@metsagroup.com
Kintra
CompanyKintra Fibers
CountryUSA
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forwool
DescriptionKintra fiber is a form of polyester called polybutylene succinate (PBS) which is in 56% derived from corn instead of fossil fuels. Biodegradable and compostable.
Websitehttps://www.kintrafibers.com/#uniting
Contacthttps://www.kintrafibers.com/#contact-us

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OSOMTEX®
CompanyOsom Brand
CountryUSA
Material typerecycled
Alternative forwool
DescriptionOsomtex is made from up-cycled yarns from discarded garments with no water, no dyes, and no harsh chemicals treatment
CertificatesGRS
Websitehttps://www.osombrand.com/osomtex
Contactosombrand@gmail.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

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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
SECAO®
CompanyGrandeTex
CountryTaiwan
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forwool, synthetics
DescriptionSECAO® is made from raw cacao husks sourced from cocoa farms in Pingtung, Taiwan
Websitehttps://www.grandetex.com.tw/service/SECAO
Contacthttps://www.grandetex.com.tw/contact/8
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™ Modal
CompanyLENZING™
CountryAustria
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forwool
DescriptionTENCEL™ Modal is made from regenerated cellulosic fibers
CertificatesEU Ecolabel, TÜV AUSTRIA for biodegradability
Websitehttps://www.tencel.com/b2b/product/tencel-modal
Contacthttps://www.tencel.com/b2b/contacts
TerraLite™
CompanyCOSM™
CountryChina
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forwool
DescriptionAlternative to felted wool, lightweight and breathable
Websitehttps://litecosm.com/litecosm/our-products/terraLite
Contacthttps://litecosm.com/litecosm/contact-us

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Vegetable Cashmere
CompanyKD New York
CountryUSA
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forwool
DescriptionVegetable Cashmere is a 100% plant-based fabric primarily composed of soy protein spun from pulp, borne from tofu production
Certificatesbluesign®
Websitehttps://kdnewyork.com/pages/vegetable-cashmere
Contactshop@kdnewyork.com

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Weganool
CompanyFaborg
CountryIndia
Material typeplant-based
Alternative forwool
DescriptionWeganool is made from calotropis stem and pod fibers, blended with 70% of organic rain-fed cotton. Dyed with 100% biodegradable dyes.
Websitehttps://www.faborg.in/
Contactinfo@faborg.in