This edition of ModaPortugal (2-6) highlights the cutting edge of sustainability and technological innovation within the national textile sector. A major feature is Twintex, which developed the world's first 100% recyclable blazer, challenging the idea that structured tailored pieces are impossible to recycle. Têxteis Penedo presents the Cork-a-Tex project, an innovative raw material that merges textiles with cork waste from their partner Sedacor, creating sustainable yarns with antibacterial properties. Meanwhile, NGC (Next Generation Chemistry) and its spin-off KOD Bio propose a revolution through synthetic biology, using microorganisms to create biomolecules and colors without the need for natural resource extraction. The magazine also mentions the strategic collaboration between Calvelex, Paulo de Oliveira, Polopiqué, and Riopele in developing responsible collections under the PRR (Recovery and Resilience Plan). Finally, the Re-use Box social project, in partnership with J. Gomes, exemplifies circularity by transforming end-of-life clothing into new fibers for charitable purposes.
