The newest innovation released through Pangaia Lab comes from materials science company Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding and it introduces the world’s first commercially available apparel made from Mirum. This fully circular material is plant-based and plastic-free, and it has been used to create a limited-edition vest. This vest features organic cotton , fleece, FLWRDWNTM insulation and an outer shell made with Mirum, thinner and leatherette.
Mirum is not just a plant-based and plastic-free material that is not only reshaping how apparel is made. This innovative material also has the potential to revolutionize the creation of footwear, accessories, upholstery and automotive designs.
As consumers become more aware of the environmental impact of the fashion industry, they are seeking out sustainable fashion alternatives made without petrochemicals or plastics.
Plastic-Free Vests
Pangaia & Natural Fiber Welding Made a First-of-its-Kind Garment with Mirum
Trend Themes
1. Plastic-free Fashion - The development of new, sustainable and circular materials like Mirum by Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding have created the potential for plastic-free fashion.
2. Circular Materials Innovation - The creation of circular, plant-based materials like Mirum has increased demand for innovative materials science.
3. Sustainable Materials for Fashion and Beyond - Consumers' growing environmental awareness has sparked interest in creating sustainable materials for not only fashion, but also automotive designs, upholstery and more.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - The production of sustainable and circular materials offers the potential to create fashion garments without petrochemicals and plastics, as demonstrated by Pangaia's new Mirum vest.
2. Materials Science and Technology - The development of new materials such as Mirum by Natural Fiber Welding increases the need for innovation, and opportunities for developing sustainable materials science.
3. Automotive and Furniture - The creation of plant-based, plastic-free and sustainable materials like Mirum opens the door for sustainable solutions in other industries as well, like automotive and furniture design.