The Rise of Renewable Synthetics

Scarlett Buckley

Published: Apr 10, 2025

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Key Takeaways

Renewable synthetics, like bio-based and recycled fibres, offer sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based materials.
Challenges include scalability, performance, and continued reliance on fossil fuels in synthetic textiles.
Recycled synthetics reduce waste but still shed microplastics, complicating sustainability efforts.
Future innovations should focus on bio-based and closed-loop solutions.

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