Vollebak's Algea-Tinted T-Shirts Are Carbon-Negative
Elena Rahman — December 13, 2021 — Eco
Vollebak created carbon-negative algae-tinted t-shirts. The fashion brand tinted the t-shirts using algae ink to show how fashion can innovate away from heavy oil-based black pigments for textile dying. The ink used for the dye is created by heat-treating algae biomass, which transforms it into blackened char.
Moreover, the process of blackening the algae locks away the carbon that was sequestered by the biomass throughout its life, creating a carbon-storing shirt. Manufacturer Living Ink explains that every kilogram of black powder pigment produced removes 4.16 kilograms of CO2 from the atmosphere.
The pigment is mixed with a binder and turned into ink. Vollebak then screen prints the Algae black ink onto the Tt-shirts from the outside.
Image Credit: Vollebak
Moreover, the process of blackening the algae locks away the carbon that was sequestered by the biomass throughout its life, creating a carbon-storing shirt. Manufacturer Living Ink explains that every kilogram of black powder pigment produced removes 4.16 kilograms of CO2 from the atmosphere.
The pigment is mixed with a binder and turned into ink. Vollebak then screen prints the Algae black ink onto the Tt-shirts from the outside.
Image Credit: Vollebak
Trend Themes
1. Carbon-negative Fashion - Trend for creating clothing items that store carbon and have a net negative impact on the environment provides opportunities for eco-conscious fashion brands.
2. Sustainable Textile Dying - Shift away from oil-based pigments creates opportunities for innovation in sustainable textile dying methods using natural or renewable sources.
3. Algae-based Products - Growing demand for environmentally friendly products has led to increasing interest in using algae as a source for a variety of products, providing opportunities for startups and established companies alike.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can incorporate carbon-negative materials and processes into their designs to reduce their environmental impact and appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Textile manufacturers can invest in developing sustainable textile dying methods to reduce their carbon footprint and appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
3. Biotech - Biotech industry can explore new uses for algae biomass and develop innovative methods for transforming it into usable products such as ink, providing opportunities for research and development.
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