# Bio-Based Yarn Dresses H&M's New Collection Uses a Material That Comes from Castor Oil By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-03-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-sustainable-fashion References: [www2.hm](https://www2.hm.com/en_asia1/life/culture/inside-h-m/science-story.html) The first release from [H&M's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-2) Innovation Stories series is the Science Story collection and it plays with plenty of eco-friendly materials that represent the future of sustainable fashion. One of the most standout pieces from the collection is a dress with bold seams, cut-out details and a prominently placed patch that details that the product is made from a bio-based Nylon that comes from castor oil. This material, in fact, is [EVO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proampac) by [Fulgar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformations-second-swim-drop), which takes the form of a bio-based yarn that's created with castor oil seeds. The innovative Science Story collection also explores the use of materials like plant-based leather alternatives, ECONYL (a fully regenerated nylon made with ocean waste like discarded fishing nets) and other technologies like Agraloop and Texloop Rcot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bio-based Yarn:** The use of innovative bio-based yarns in clothing introduces opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly fashion. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The trend towards sustainable fashion has led to the exploration and development of new materials and technologies for the industry. - **Circular Economy:** The use of materials like ECONYL and Agraloop promote a circular economy by utilizing waste materials in the production process. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate new eco-friendly materials into their products to meet the increasing demand for sustainability from consumers. - **Textile:** The textile industry can explore and invest in the development of bio-based yarns to promote sustainable and renewable materials in clothing production. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can adopt circular economy practices in their production processes to reduce waste and minimize environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Cotton Beachwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-studio-1.md) - [Biobased Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-collection.md) - [Eco-Minded Workout Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-2.md) - [Eco-Minded Bridal Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastman.md) - [Biodesign-Backed Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gozen-x-beymen.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.md) - [Plant-Based Fur Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biofluff.md) - [Eco-Conscious Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birla-cellulose.md) - [Sustainable Shapewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug.md)