{"id":516,"date":"2025-10-31T17:25:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T17:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hilaturasjesusrubio.com\/blog\/innovative-fibres\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T06:41:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T06:41:08","slug":"innovative-fibres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hilaturasjesusrubio.com\/en\/blog\/innovative-fibres\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovative Fibres"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After the negative impact of many traditional practices became evident, the textile industry<\/strong> has begun to recognise the need to move towards more responsible models.<\/p>\n

The search for more sustainable fibres<\/strong> is an important part of this change, and biotechnology is emerging as an ally by enabling the creation of functional and biodegradable materials<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In this article, we explore six emerging fibres that reflect the sector’s evolution, the new trends in yarns<\/strong> and smart fabrics<\/a>,<\/strong><\/span> and the industry’s evolution towards biodegradable fashion<\/strong>, with an entrepreneurial vision.<\/p>\n

1. Mycelium: a non-animal alternative to leather<\/h2>\n
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Mycelium<\/strong> is an alternative to leather without animal origin.<\/p>\n

Mycelium is the underground structure of fungi, which can be cultivated under controlled conditions to generate a dense and flexible matrix. This biomaterial<\/strong> has been refined to have characteristics similar to animal leather.<\/p>\n

US companies such as Mylo™<\/a> and Reishi™<\/a> have successfully scaled functional prototypes, collaborating with well-known brands such as Adidas<\/a> or the designer Stella McCartney<\/a>. <\/p>\n