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Brands Invest in ‘New Generation of Materials’

From fashion and apparel giants like Kering, Nike and Uniqlo to Silicon Valley start-ups, a wide range of companies are working to develop a new generation of materials in order to enhance the style, performance and sustainability of their products.
(L) Yulex material, (R) Patagonia wetsuit | Source: Patagonia
(L) Yulex material, (R) Patagonia wetsuit | Source: Patagonia (Patagonia)
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  • Nathalie Pierrepont

PALO ALTO, United States —

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