The fashion industry has a plastic problem. Currently polyester makes up around 50% of global fiber production – but the material is made from fossil fuels and creates microplastic pollution when garments are washed.
Watch this insightful DLD24 conversation between Katrin Ley (Fashion for Good) and Alissa Baier-Lentz, Co-Founder of Kintra Fibers, to find out about a brand new, all-natural alternative to Polyester.
Kintra’s fiber is “100% bio-based, biodegradable and made on the exact same industry infrastructure that is used to create traditional polyester”, Baier-Lentz says.
The material “comes from plants instead of fossil fuels”, she explains. “We work with partners that create chemistries from a glucose source, and any type of feedstock, any type of plant can be used.”
Widespread adoption of biobased fibers like Kintra’s could replace 10-15% of polyester usage within 5 years if demand increases, Katrin Ley says.
Watch the video for details about Kintra Fibers and read our interview with Katrin Ley to find out more about sustainable fashion.
