Musapiel: The First Plant-Based Leather Born in the Canary Islands
We received Musapiel samples at INMA and will soon examine this banana-fiber, compostable leather alternative under the microscope.
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Exploring Compostable Fashion at Dutch Design Week, on Cadena SER
At Dutch Design Week, we discovered that compostable fashion is less about perfect materials and more about rethinking how clothes are made and shared.
Meet Lucas Furhmann: Building Circular Materials from the Ground Up
From hemp and algae to carbon-negative materials, Revoltech’s story is not just technical—it’s about vision, collaboration, and changing how materials are made.
IMASUS Open a Call for Sustainable Textile Materials
We are inviting textile labs, creative hubs, and independent brands to submit their sustainable textile materials for the IMASUS platform.
Listening to Industry and Education Needs
Our new needs analysis distills survey insights from educators, laboratories, and small fashion enterprises to guide the next phase of the IMASUS platform.
Inside the Microscope: Ecoalf’s Recycled Fabrics at LMA
Using SEM at Zaragoza’s Advanced Microscopy Lab, we examined Ecoalf’s recycled fabrics—from polyester to coffee fibers—uncovering their hidden structures.
First Look: Eco-Friendly Fabrics from Ecoalf
New Ecoalf samples arrived at INMA, recycled fabrics that inspire fresh ideas for sustainable design.
What's Imagineering with Diane Nijs?
We interviewed Diane Nijs on her Imagineering framework and how it empowers students to drive systemic change in sustainable fashion.
Exploring Wool at the Micro Scale: Innovation Through SEM Imaging
Using scanning electron microscopy, we explored wool fibres from different origins, uncovering variations in structure that can inspire sustainable textile innovation.
N4SNano Global Summit 2025 in Barcelona
The research IMASUS partner INMA will be presenting at the N4SNano Global Summit 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.