Treekind(R) by Biophilica - Analysing Flex Performance of Textile-backed Samples Relative to Tensile Strength and Compression

我们正在申请专利的皮革替代品Treekind(R)与BLC leather /Eurofins共同开发，由于Biophilica添加了拉伸强度所需的织物衬底，因此其ISO弯曲性能有所下降。与Royce和ASTUTE一起解决这个问题是至关重要的，因为超过10万次的结果将使纺织品支持的Treekind(R)有资格进入包括室内装潢在内的几个市场。2022年全球环保家具市场规模估计为432.6亿美元，2022-2030年复合年增长率为8.6% （GrandviewResearch-2022）。家具占全球纯素皮革市场的18% （GrandviewResearch-2019）。不含石化的材料对千禧一代很有吸引力，但这些材料很少见。treekind (R)对寻找皮革和不可生物降解聚氨酯/PVC替代品的英国和国际品牌很有吸引力。它是100%生物基的，由绿色废物制成，不含石化产品。通过与奢侈、经典和休闲品牌的合作，我们正在制造和胶囊系列中测试Treekind(R)。增加柔韧性对我们的成功至关重要：*超过10万次循环的结果打开了利润丰厚、不断扩大的室内装潢市场*展示了可持续/无pu材料的高性能*在制造过程中减少浪费，提高资源/成本效率——英国每年丢弃2200万件家具，其中大部分被填埋（北伦敦废物管理局）。英国每年有3亿双鞋子被丢弃，其中大部分被填埋（多佛区议会）。通过进入这些市场，我们的材料将取代增加英国/世界废物问题的非回收材料。Biophilica的奖项包括制造业未来奖、draper奖、Vogue Yoox挑战赛、超细纤维创新挑战赛、女性创新。“亲生物”是“时尚为善”和剑桥可持续领导力研究所加速器的一部分。通过解决这个问题，我们将实现这些平台/合作伙伴的潜力。在这个项目中，Biophilica将创建多个样本。罗伊斯号将进行一系列测试。我们将一起分析结果，了解导致样品失效的原因，然后Biophilica将创建具有预期性能改进的新样品。ASTUTE将创建Treekind(R)的数字模型，并将通过模拟进行“测试”。Royce， ASTUTE和Biophilica所有协同工作将导致更有效的样品开发和广泛的故障分析。

Flex testing for our patent-pending leather alternative Treekind(R), developed together with BLC Leather/Eurofins, has decreased in ISO flex performance since Biophilica added a fabric backing needed for tensile strength.Solving this problem together with Royce and ASTUTE is crucial as results over 100,000 flexes would qualify textile-backed Treekind(R) for several markets including upholstery.The global eco-friendly furniture market size was estimated at USD 43.26 billion in 2022 with a 8.6% CAGR from 2022-2030 (GrandviewResearch-2022). Furniture accounted for 18% of the global vegan leather market (GrandviewResearch-2019).Petrochemical-free materials are appealing to millennials -- however these materials are rare (Vegconomist).Treekind(R) is attractive to UK and international brands looking for alternatives to leather and non-biodegradable polyurethane/PVC. It is 100% biobased, made from green waste, and petrochemical-free.Through our relationships with luxury, classic, and casual brands, we are testing Treekind(R) in manufacturing and capsule collections.Increased flex is imperative to our success:* Results over 100k cycles unlock the lucrative, expanding upholstery market* Demonstrate high performative of sustainable/PU-free materials* Resource/cost efficiency with less waste in manufacturing22m furniture pieces are discarded annually in the UK -- the majority going to landfill (TheNorthLondonWasteAuthority). Annually, 300m pairs of shoes are discarded in the UK -- also mainly going to landfill (DoverDistrictCouncil). By entering these markets, our material would replace non-recycled materials that add to the UK's/world's waste problem.Biophilica's awards include Manufacturing Futures, Drapers Award, Vogue Yoox Challenge, Microfiber Innovation Challenge, Women in Innovation. Biophilica is part of accelerators Fashion for Good and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership. By solving this problem, we will realise the potential from these platforms/partners.In this project, Biophilica will create multiple samples. Royce will perform a number of tests. We will together analyse results, understand what drives failure in samples, after which Biophilica will create new samples with expected improved performance. ASTUTE will create a digital model of Treekind(R) which will be 'tested' through simulations. Royce, ASTUTE, and Biophilica all working synergistically together will lead to more efficient sample development and broad failure analysis.