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皮革/Eurofins共同开发，自从Biophilica增加了拉伸强度所需的织物背衬后，其ISO弯曲性能已经下降。解决这个问题与罗伊斯和敏锐是至关重要的，因为超过100,000个挠度的结果将使纺织品支持的Treekind(R)符合包括室内装饰在内的多个市场的条件。2022年，全球环保家具市场规模估计为432.6亿美元，2022-2030年的CAGR为8.6%(Granview Research-2022)。家具占全球素食皮革市场的18%(Grandview Research-2019)。不含石化物质的材料对千禧一代很有吸引力--但这些材料很稀有(Vegconomist)。Treeind(R)对寻找皮革和不可生物降解的聚氨酯/聚氯乙烯替代品的英国和国际品牌很有吸引力。它100%以生物为基础，由绿色废物制成，不含石化。通过我们与奢侈、经典和休闲品牌的关系，我们正在制造和胶囊收藏中测试Treekind(R)。增加灵活性对我们的成功至关重要：*超过10万次循环的结果开启了利润丰厚、不断扩大的室内装潢市场*展示了可持续/不含PU的材料的高性能*制造过程中资源/成本效率高，浪费更少--在英国，每年丢弃2200万件家具--其中大部分被垃圾填埋(The NorthLondon WasteAuthority)。在英国，每年有3亿双鞋子被丢弃--也主要是被丢弃到垃圾填埋场(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的奖项包括制造未来奖、Drapers奖、Vogue Yoox挑战赛、超细纤维创新挑战赛、创新中的女性。Biophilica是加速器Fashion for Good和剑桥可持续领导力研究所的一部分。通过解决这个问题，我们将认识到这些平台/合作伙伴的潜力。在这个项目中，Biophilica将创建多个样本。罗伊斯将进行一系列测试。我们将一起分析结果，了解导致样品失败的原因，之后Biophilica将创建具有预期改进性能的新样品。敏锐公司将创建一个TreeKind(注册商标)的数字模型，并通过模拟进行“测试”。罗伊斯、敏锐和Biophilica的协同工作将带来更高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.