Lavoine and her collaborators have developed a process that allows them to use nanocellulose to produce clothing items with iridescent features resembling the rainbow-hued shimmer seen on fish scales, bird feathers and insect bodies.

We question the sustainability of natural fibers (e.g., cotton or wool) and synthetic fibers (e.g., nylon or polyester) as we learn about new fibers and fabrics like Eco-Spun, a sheepskin-like fabric made from recycled soda bottles; Lenpur, a cashmere-like fabric made from wood pulp of white pine trees; soya, a silky and soft cotton-like fabric... See more