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

Biophilica 的 Treekind(R) - 分析织物背衬样品相对于拉伸强度和压缩的弯曲性能

• 批准号: 10074779
• 金额: $ 1.39万
• 依托单位: BIOPHILICA LTD
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Collaborative R&D
• 财政年份: 2023
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2023 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10074779
• 关键词: Treekind; Biophilica; Analysing; Flex; Performance

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.

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 2022年，2022 - 2030年的复合年增长率为8.6％（GrandviewResearch-2022），估计为432.6亿美元。家具占全球素食皮革市场的18％（GrandViewResearch-2019）。挑选无化学材料对千禧一代有吸引力 - 但是这些材料很少见（Vegcconomist）。Treekind（R）对英国和寻求皮革和非生物降解的多余多尿烷/PVC的国际品牌有吸引力。它是100％生物基础的，由绿色废物制成，无石化。通过与奢侈品，经典和休闲品牌的关系，我们正在制造和胶囊收集中测试Treekind（R），对我们的成功率必须进行。在英国，每年都会丢弃2200万件家具 - 大多数将用于垃圾填埋场（当时的洪多沃斯河畔填埋场）。每年在英国丢弃3亿双鞋 - 也主要去垃圾填埋场（DoverdistrictCouncil）。通过进入这些市场，我们的材料将取代增加英国/世界废物问题的非恢复材料。Biyophilica的奖项包括制造期货，布拉珀斯奖，Vogue Yoox挑战，微生物创新挑战，创新妇女。 Biophilica是GOOD加速器时尚和剑桥可持续领导研究所的一部分。通过解决此问题，我们将意识到这些平台/合作伙伴的潜力。在该项目中，生物贫困将创建多个样本。 Royce将执行许多测试。我们将共同分析结果，了解导致样品中故障的原因，然后生物循环将创建新样本，预期的性能提高。 Astute将创建树木金（R）的数字模型，该模型将通过模拟“测试”。 Royce，Astute和Biophilica都协同工作将导致更有效的样本发展和广泛的失败分析。