Bio-Based Materials, the Fashion Industry’s New Favorite Material
Louis Vuitton
Charlie
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90% of the materials in the sneakers are recycled and bio-based materials.
Nike
GS soccer cleats
The sole is primarily made of bio-based materials derived from castor beans.
The insoles are made 100% from castor beans.
Valentino
<Open for a Change>
Sustainable Sneaker Collection
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The two iconic sneakers Open and Rockstud Untitled put environmental protection first.
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The upper and side panels of the On sneakers are both made from bio-based materials.
Hermès
“Mushroom skin” bag
Using mycelium biomaterials as a new eco-friendly alternative to animal leather
Pangaia
Plant-Based Sportswear Collection
Activewear 3.0
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Made from 99.99% plant-based EVO® nylon and 30% plant-based creora® spandex fibers.
Moncler
Bio-based down jacket
The fabric, lining, buttons, and zipper of this down jacket are all made from castor seeds.
The emergence of some new materials, such as bio-based materials.
are gradually replacing environmentally unfriendly petroleum-based polymer materials
Become the darling of major fashion brands.
# 01
What are bio-based materials?
Bio-based materials refer to polymer materials formed by using renewable biomass—such as grains, legumes, straw, bamboo, and wood powder—as raw materials, converting them into biopolymer materials or monomers through biological, chemical, physical, and other methods, and then further polymerizing them.
Compared with traditional petrochemical-based materials, bio-based materials are low-carbon, environmentally friendly, and renewable, effectively reducing carbon emissions during the production process.
According to common product forms, they are mainly categorized into bio-based platform chemicals, bio-based plastics, polysaccharide-based bio-based materials, amino acid-based bio-based materials, and wood-plastic composites.
# 02
It should be noted that
Bio-based materials ≠ biodegradable materials
When referring to bio-based materials and biodegradable materials, many people unconsciously confuse the two. It should be noted that although bio-based materials and biodegradable materials overlap in some respects, they are two entirely different concepts.
Bio-based materials emphasize low-carbon, environmentally friendly, and sustainable sources, such as cereals, legumes, straw, and bamboo or wood powder; they are not necessarily biodegradable. Biodegradable materials emphasize being environmentally friendly after disposal.
With eco-friendly, skin-friendly, antibacterial, and comfortable properties
Bio-based materials have been widely applied in
Underwear, shirts, socks, home textiles, and other products.
Verification is no longer a mere empty slogan; it can be backed by data.
(Biobased Test Report Example)
There are many third-party eco-label certification programs and bio-based product schemes worldwide that require or recommend the use of relevant methods to test bio-based content.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture BioPreferred® Program
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UL 9798 Bio-based Content Verification Mark
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Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA)
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Belgium Vincotte (OK biobased)
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DIN-Geprüft Biobased Label by the German DIN CERTCO organization
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Japan Bioplastics Association BiomassPla certification
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Korea Biomaterials Packaging Association Biobased Label (BP Label)
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