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World's first bio-based fleece jacket to be unveiled at ISPO Munich

Next week at ISPO Munich 2023, the world's largest sports trade show, UPM Biochemicals and Vaude will unveil the world's first fleece jacket made with wood-based polyester. The collaboration aims to showcase the feasibility of using bio-based chemicals in textiles, addressing the urgent need for sustainable solutions in the fashion and footwear...

Central Saint Martins product designers take on UPM sustainability challenge

September marked the culmination of a months-long collaboration and competition involving over 50 students from the University of the Arts London, Central Saint Martins. They were challenged to reimagine various products using UPM's bio-based materials. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, young designers face a dual challenge....

Fashion

UPM, Central Saint Martins announce concepts shortlisted for renewable materials product design competition

As part of a collaborative project by Finish biochemical company UPM, and Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design (CSM) at the University of the Arts London (UAL), students have developed a number of sustainable design concepts for which they reimagined everyday products by making them from renewable, bio-based materials. The aim of the...

Fashion Featured

Designing for sustainability: A new era of eco-conscious product creation

Up-and-coming product designers are faced with a diverse array of responsibilities. Beyond mastering their craft and immersing themselves in design history, they are now compelled to grasp the intricate principles of sustainability, comprehend environmental ramifications, and change gears to adopt life-cycle analysis. The conventional perception...

Business

UPM and Central Saint Martins collaborate to prototype a "Fossil-Free Future"

UPM Biochemicals, in collaboration with Central Saint Martins (CSM), University of the Arts London (UAL), is embarking on an innovative design partnership aimed at showcasing the transition to renewable and circular materials across various industries. UPM is actively developing climate-neutral materials derived from sustainably sourced...

Fashion Featured

A greener future for footwear: How eco-friendly chemicals can revolutionise sneaker production

The latest sneaker drops from the world’s leading sportswear manufacturers are likely to be made with plastic components. For example, a foam used in most sneaker midsoles is derived from fossil fuels. While the thought of wearing plastic shoes rarely enters the fashion dialogue, these materials are manufactured from petrochemicals, which is...