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: 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.
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 […]
2023 State of the Industry Report: Next-Gen Materials
The adoption of next-gen materials that are high-performance, animal-free, and environmentally preferable is key to shift the world away from reliance on unsustainable material supplies and practices. To this end, Material Innovation Initiative (MII) has continued to produce and share research, connect and engage, educate, and advocate. This is the fourth State of the Industry […]
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 […]
MIC 2023 Post Event Report
The Material Innovation Conference (MIC) works to advance the next-gen materials industry by sharing vital expertise and bringing together all key players along the innovation path from concept to commercialization. With 37 expert speakers from leading brands, investors, next-gen material companies, academics, raw material suppliers, mills, and nonprofits, the event explored opportunities and challenges in […]
MAY, 2023 U.S. Consumer Research
In Partnership with North Mountain Consulting Group A May 2023 Consumer Research Report shows nearly all survey participants (92%) stated they were at least somewhat open to purchasing next-gen materials, including 51% who were somewhat or moderately likely to purchase, and 41% who were very or extremely likely to purchase, in place of conventional animal […]
What Makes Silk, Silk? Revisited 2023
An update on our 2021 Silk Report, What Makes Silk, Silk? Revisited 2023 dives into the silk industry, highlighting key opportunities and challenges in harnessing next-gen silk. Tailored for scientists, textile suppliers, and material innovators, this report examines the unique properties of silk and explores next-gen alternatives that are more sustainable and humane. In this report, you […]
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 living in a […]
Impact of Synthetic Materials on Animals
Fossil fuel-derived synthetic fibers, which are nonrenewable and nonbiodegradable, currently comprise approximately 60% of materials used by the fashion, automotive, and home goods industries and are projected to comprise approximately 70% of materials by 2030. Synthetic materials contain microplastics, which accumulate and persist in ecosystems for hundreds of years, as well as toxins that poison […]
Annual Report: 2022
We held our first Material Innovation Conference, which convened hundreds of industry leaders and explored opportunities in accelerating the development and commercialization of next-gen materials. We launched the Environmental Data Coalition, a group of more than 40 scientists, investors, material companies, and brands who are committed to solving the next-gen materials industry’s greatest sustainability evaluation […]
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