# Photosynthetic Clothing Roya Aghighi Develops Fabrics with Photosynthetic Properties By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-10-29 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photosynthetic-properties References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/10/02/biogarmentry-roya-aghighi-living-clothes-photosynthesis/) & [royaaghighi](http://royaaghighi.com/) In the contemporary age, fabrics with photosynthetic properties are a reality as biology and nature are invited into the design process on a bigger scale. Roya Aghighi — a Canadian-Iranian designer, experiments in this field. She releases 'Biogarmentry,' which is a project that combines clothing with photosynthetic properties. That is, the garments that are part of the innovative collection can turn carbon dioxide into oxygen as people wear them. The fabric has a linen feel and is composed of [nano polymers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewed-protein) and chlamydomonas reinhardtii, which is the main active (and living) component of the project. It is a type of single-cell green algae. Offered as an [alternative to fast fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation), consumers will need to take care of the clothing with photosynthetic properties as if they were taking care of a plant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Photosynthetic Clothing:** The use of fabrics with photosynthetic properties is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. - **Biogarmentry:** The integration of clothing with photosynthetic properties presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in sustainable fashion. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The development of clothing that can turn carbon dioxide into oxygen offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of photosynthetic fabrics to create sustainable and eco-friendly clothing. - **Textile:** The textile industry has the potential to incorporate photosynthetic properties into fabrics, enabling the creation of environmentally conscious materials. - **Environmental Technology:** The environmental technology industry can harness photosynthetic clothing as a solution to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Biobased Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-collection.md) - [Grown Microbial-Woven Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-fabric.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Probiotic-Infused Athleisure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coperni-c-collection.md) - [Biodesign-Backed Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gozen-x-beymen.md) - [Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-athletic.md) - [Biomaterial Color-Changing Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensibiom-2.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md)