Reports
The Material Innovation Initiative conducts world-class research that spurs investments and partnerships and helps scale next-gen material innovations. Our reports, publications, factsheets, and databases analyze the state of the next-gen materials industry, map white space opportunities, advise entrepreneurs and next-gen material companies, and connect investors to exceptional investment opportunities.
Next-Gen Materials Lookbook: July 2024
In July, the next-gen innovation space heated up! For our mid-century modern lovers, Herman Miller® is now offering a next-gen leather alternative for upholstering their iconic Eames® Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Two luxury automakers, Cadillac and Maserati, have unveiled one-of-a-kind vehicles with next-gen leather materials featured in the interior. In the fashion space, several companies […]
Next-Gen Materials Lookbook: June 2024
In June, next-gen material releases did not disappoint. With collaborations from long established brands such as Ralph Lauren, Diane von Furstenberg, and Cadillac, to rising stars like Sky High Farm Universe, Yuima Nakazato, and Miomojo Italia, innovative materials were not missing out on the summer fun. The sixth in our monthly installments that catalog the […]
Next-Gen Materials Lookbook: May 2024
In the fifth installment of our monthly next-gen “lookbooks”, we’ve rounded up an exciting 13 new product releases and announcements from next-gen innovators. From the Costume Institute’s annual Met Gala to Formula 1 Racing, next-gen materials were out with force in the month of May. Next-gen at the biggest night in fashion: Kicking off […]
Next-Gen Materials Lookbook: April 2024
Welcome to the fourth installment in our series of monthly next-gen “lookbooks” where we highlight the most exciting collaborations in next-gen materials from April 2024. In this report we’ve showcased 18 note-worthy collaborations from global brands and start-ups alike across the range of next-gen materials, from wool, to down, to silk, to leather. Big […]
Next-Gen Materials Lookbook March 2024
Introducing the third in our series on monthly ‘lookbooks‘, highlighting the most exciting collaborations in next-gen materials from March 2024. In this report we’ve showcased 8 collaborations featuring the next-gen materials innovators NFW, MycoWorks, Vegea, Mabel Industries and Pangaia. Global brands including BMW, Reformation and Stella McCartney debuted new products made from next-gen leather and […]
Next-Gen Materials Lookbook: February 2024
We’re excited to release our second in the series of our monthly ‘lookbooks’, highlighting the most exciting collaborations in next-gen materials from February 2024. In the report we’ve showcased 16 collaborations featuring next-gen materials innovators like Modern Meadow, Circ, Ponda, MycoWorks and more. Global brands including BMW, Reformation and Stone Island debuted new products made from […]
Next-Gen Materials Lookbook: January 2024
In the first of many monthly ‘look books’, this report highlights the collaborations between global brands and next-gen innovators in January 2024.This report showcases 17 of the most exciting collaborations across next-gen leather, wool, silk and fur.
Brand Engagement with Next-Gen Materials: 2023
The Next-Gen Material Revolution continues to build and strengthen! We saw more next-gen companies open factory doors and take production orders. We saw an explosion of collaborations between innovators working with both large and small brands around the globe. Enter your details below to download the report and dive into the collaborations that accelerated the […]
Brand Engagement with Next-Gen Materials: 2022
Next-gen material innovators continued to iterate and scale in 2022. We saw some remarkable collaborations and progress. We learned that brands are truly seeking alternatives to the current unsustainable products. Considering how few innovators were scaled in 2022, we found this year to be impressive. If you’re paying attention, you know that we are […]
Brand Engagement with Next-Gen Materials: 2021
This report details how more than 100 leading brands are using next-gen materials to meet shifting consumer demand, increase environmental sustainability, and address growing animal welfare concerns.