Sustainability

Material innovation from Dutch Design Week, from bio-based materials and foraged fibres to digital distortion and the beauty of decay.

Plant-derived colour spotted at Dutch Design Week 2024.

Eco-anxiety, regenerative materials and digital futures, from climate-conscious craft to AI creativity and body augmentation.

The uncanny experience of seeing one tool but feeling another...

Architect, designer & experimenter showcases craft and sustainability...

In addressing the issues with extractive and polluting processes, material designers are looking to the patterns and principles of nature. Diversification in the sourcing and processing of raw materials is core to this bio-based revamp.

Dedicated to material innovation, London’s Surface Design Show was a welcome chance to catch up on the latest directions in this sector.

At Heimtextil, home and contract textile brands navigated a diverse landscape of regenerative design, bold florals and multiple colour palettes.

Can the textile industry rehabilitate its poor record for sustainability by adopting more circular practices?