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Survey reports that 90% of Chinese consumers prefer leather alternatives.

A study by the Material Innovation Initiative, in collaboration with North Mountain Consulting Group, found that 90% of respondents would prioritise a leather alternative product and 70% reported a “high likelihood of purchasing”.

August 19, 2021

The plant-based craze is coming for fashion

From Gucci to Salvatore Ferragamo, fashion brands are exploring “livestock-free” replacements for conventional animal-based materials that are also made in nature-friendly ways, in a bid to transform their production models, according to a new report from the Material Innovation Initiative (MII) out today.

February 11, 2022

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What fashion revolution is made of: embrace materials of the future

For years, consumer demand for sustainable, eco-friendly fashion has increased and every season we are seeing more and more new sustainable materials incorporated into product lines.

September 15, 2020

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New Nonprofit Focuses on Developing Sustainable Materials

MII is bringing together mills, brands, scientists, investors, academics, and other specialists to accelerate the development of sustainable materials.

June 29, 2020

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MII Launch Affords a Central Unifier for Greener Materials Development, Sourcing

Transitioning into a mainstream rather than a specialty segment, ecologically sound approaches to apparel manufacturing can be found in brands that claim full sustainability and others that launch capsule collections based in greener practices.

June 11, 2020

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New nonprofit aims to speed sustainable materials development

A new non-profit organisation has launched with the goal of accelerating the development of sustainable materials for the fashion, automotive, and home goods industries.

May 28, 2020

PODCASTS

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Progress Over Perfection Episode 3: The Future of Materials

This podcast episode from FutureVVorld features our MII CEO and Co-founder Nicole Rawling, Bolt Threads Chief Scientific Officer and Co-founder David Breslauer, and Director of Corporate Responsibility Libby Sommer. The guests discuss the sustainable innovations and efforts in the materials space including bio-based leathers and various animal-free or plant-based alternatives.

November 4, 2021

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Dr. Sydney Gladman, CSO of the Material Innovation Initiative

Dr. Sydney Gladman discusses her work as Chief Scientific Officer at the MII, including reviews of the unique properties of each of the six materials MII is focused on. Dr. Gladman summarized her findings in the recent Silk Report and discuss exactly why silk production is so problematic, and all the opportunities that lie within alternative methods of silk production.

October 21, 2021

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Nicole Rawling, CEO of the Material Innovation Initiative

Nicole Rawling talks about how MII started, the story of how she went from practicing law to starting a material science organization, why replacing animal-derived materials is necessary, the challenges in the space, and how material innovation is complementing agricultural innovation we are seeing in the food industry.

September 17, 2021

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Material Innovation Initiative

Sydney Gladman talks about the problem surrounding animal-derived materials, some of MII's researches concerning consumer perceptions, silk, and a hefty state of the industry report, and how the company is looking to hire someone whose sole focus will be on environmental impact assessments and providing clarity on the sustainability of materials.

May 7, 2021

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Future of Fabrics
Material Innovation Initiative

Stephanie Downs and Nicole Rawling talk about factors they look at when evaluating startups, the interwoven complexity of sustainability, the support from large brands, the potential that lies in material entrepreneurship, etc., and what terms such as 'non-animal leather' could mean for the future marketing of next-gen materials entering the space.

October 21, 2020

PRESS RELEASES

New Material Innovation Initiative Report Finds Investment in Next-Gen Materials More Than Doubled From 2020 to 2021

March 29, 2022

Exclusive Webinar Explores How the Next Generation of Mycelium Materials are Accelerating Circularity in Fashion

March 4, 2022

MII Publishes Brand Engagement with Next-Gen Materials: 2022 Landscape

February 10, 2022

MII Launches Virtual Material Innovation Conference May 18 & 19

January 26, 2022

New Consumer Research Shows Broad U.S. Demand for Next-Gen Materials

September 8, 2021

Material Innovation Institute Issues the Next-Gen Leather - China Study

August 2, 2021

Material Innovation Institute Issues the State of the Industry Report: Next-Gen Materials

June 22, 2021

Material Innovation Initiative Issues the “What Makes Silk, Silk?” Report

June 4, 2021

The Majority of U.S. Consumers Surveyed Prefer Leather Alternatives Over Leather

March 2021

Digital Summit Unites Leaders in Next-Gen Material Technology to Scale Global Solutions

February 2021

New Nonprofit Launches to Advance Development of Sustainable Materials

May 4, 2020

FACT SHEETS

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MII at a Glance

Animal Protection Info Sheet

Animal Protection Info Sheet

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CONTACT

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Email Nicole Rawling at nicoler@materialinnovation.org