A fiber optic textile
that can light up with dynamic luminous patterns

Dreamlux® fabrics have the merit of treating the light as a real thread both in the weaving phase, in which the “fiber of light” is inserted and blended with more traditional yarns, not only from a technical point of view but evaluating visually the final color and the look of textiles and clothes; both in the pattern making phase itself, harmonizing it in the overall construction of garments.

Dreamlux® textiles are available in a wide range of fabrics (different in structure and weight) not only colors. Each fabric has its own color range that is given by the yarn: black, grey, red or blue (weft and warp), matched the light (given by the color of the LED). The final color is due to the interaction between the fabric and the light.

Dreamlux is a company, founded by dr. Tommaso Galbersanini for the production of Dreamlux®.

>>> www.dreamlux.it
 
 
 
 
Photos of Dreamlux® Velo by Dreamlux

A new non-woven fabric
alternative to animal skin, made from pineapple leaves

Piñatex® is made of fibre from the leaves of the pineapple plant. Piñatex® is lightweight and resistant and its texture is similar to animal skin. It is available in different colours and finishings.

The Piñatex® realization system reflects the principles of the Circular Economy. Piñatex® is in fact composed of the leaves of the pineapple plant, a by-product of the fruit industry, which is normally discarded or burnt. The transformation of this waste into a fabric represents a new income opportunity for the agricultural communities of the Philippines.

Ananas Anam is a company, founded by dr. Carme Hijosa, for the production of Piñatex®.

>>> www.ananas-anam.com
 
 
 
 
Photo of Piñatex® by Ananas Anam

High-quality
natural woven fabric

Maeko Tessuti is an Italian company that manufactures high-quality natural woven fabrics. Each product is designed to meet the needs of those companies that choose to combine the quality of ethics with the “rules of Nature”. Maeko also provides full support for the launch and implementation of textile projects, suggesting the choice and customization of fabrics for exclusive production.

In Italy, this is no longer possible to turn hemp fiber into wire.
Cultivation of the plant is possible but there are no more machines to work it. Maeko is working to bring all the stages of production in Italy, to create a completely transparent production and entirely Made in Italy.

Resistant and easy to cultivate, hemp plant having urticating properties does not require the use of pesticides and herbicides. The range of fabrics that can be obtained from its fiber is very wide: thanks to the modern maceration and grooming processes, it has been able to spin up titles to obtain fabrics similar to liners thinner than used in clothing.

Hemp fabric filters 95% of ultraviolet rays, has a high absorption power and easily disperses body moisture. Being a hollow fiber, it is characterized by a thermostatic effect that makes it possible to feel a feeling of freshness in the summer and hot in winter.

>>> www.maekotessuti.com

Photos of canapa 100% by Maeko Tessuti

A skin
extracted from mushrooms

MuSkin is an eco-alternative, 100% vegetable, to animal skin. It has the ability to absorb moisture and release it in a short time. It is not waterproof in its natural form, but can be treated with ecological wax for the purpose.
It has a soft surface very similar to suede and its texture, goes from soft to slightly rigid (like cork).

Muskin is a skin extracted from mushrooms (Phellinus ellipsoideus) and is processed in a manner totally similar to that animal, with a tanning, however, entirely natural.
The total absence of chemicals makes Muskin non-toxic and therefore ideal for use
in the manufacture of items that are in direct contact with the skin.

Grado Zero Innovation is a leading research, consulting and prototyping organization specialized in technology transfer of materials and technologies from extreme sectors such as, for example, aerospace or medical-surgical,in normal daily use. It arises as a connector among different industrial sectors and pure research entities (universities, testing laboratories, Space Agencies…) collecting different know-hows and identifying new ways
of using materials and technologies.

>>> www.gradozero.eu
 
 
 
 
Photos of Muskin by Grado Zero Innovation