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Leather-like materials dominate at bio-based summit Anne Prahl 15th April 2021 The two-day online Next-Generation Bio-Based Alternative Materials Innovation Summit, held from 30 March – 1 April 2021, in collaboration with the Material Innovation Initiative, brought together innovators from start-ups and biotech companies with fashion brands, suppliers and manufacturers, to explore the challenges and opportunities in the successful commercialisation of bio-based materials and technologies. Engineered & bio-fabricated leather alternatives In her opening keynote ‘Growing Next-Gen materials�...

Share this article Share this article ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Government legislation, consumer trends and environmental concerns are compelling the development of bioplastics and natural fibers in markets including food packaging, automotive, building/construction, textiles, agriculture, sports & leisure and consumer goods. Biocomposites based on these materials offer significant advantages over incumbent synthetic materials including lightweighting, sustainability and reduced carbon footprint. Natural fibers are also abundant and low-cost. The bioplastics and natural fibers mark...