From coconut water to textiles

This next series of images in my Makers of Tomorrow series explore the amazing work Dr Wayne Best and his team at @nanollose are doing.

Nullarbor by @nanollos

These innovative Nullarbor™ textiles are made by fermenting waste coconut water into microbial cellulose and transforming this into fibre using Birla Cellulose’s closed-loop Lyocell process.

Unlike traditional Viscose and Lyocell made from wood pulp, which consume over 300 million trees annually and contributes to the loss of endangered forests, this breakthrough material offers a forest-friendly alternative.

First unveiled at the 2022 Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, Nullarbor™ is naturally stronger and renewably sourced.

It’s a powerful example of how design and science can work together to reduce waste, protect biodiversity, and reimagine what our clothes are

Nullarbor Lyocell Knit
Yarn Spun by IFM, Deakin University
3D Knitting by Knovus
Design by Lee Mathews @leemathewsau

Denim incorporating Nullarbor Lyocell (12%)
Yarn spun and woven by Orta
Design by Design Steward @design_steward

Model @sariahhgrace @chadwickmodels
MU @nadiaduca

#textilesinnovation #foodtofashion #circularity#textilesindustry

Thankyou for the introduction @design_steward

This incredible innovation is being exhibited this week in Perth Western Australia as part of @circularfashionfestival