Science
Why innovative 'bio‑materials' are still more sci‑fi than fashion revolution
Key Points
Walk around any major fashion exhibition and you might get the impression that biofabricated materials are about to transform fashion. Grown using living organisms, they're often showcased as the next generation of sustainable materials—promising alternatives to leather, polyester and other conventional textiles.
Walk around any major fashion exhibition and you might get the impression that biofabricated materials are about to transform fashion. Grown using living organisms, they're often showcased as the next generation of sustainable materials—promising alternatives to leather, polyester and other conventional textiles.