Transcend Matter

Join us as we chat to Shay Sethi, co-founder of Ambercycle, a company pioneering molecular regeneration technology to transform end-of-life textiles into new, high-performance fibres. Their signature material, cycora®, offers a sustainable alternative to virgin polyester and tackles the growing challenge of synthetic waste in fashion. We explore Shay’s journey with co-founder Moby Ahmed — from the...

Meet Chetna, a brilliant researcher pioneering sustainable textile dyeing through groundbreaking work with laccase enzymes. Her research offers a low-impact alternative to the environmentally damaging dye processes dominating our industry today. We explore how enzyme-based dyeing replaces high temperatures, harsh chemicals, and toxic auxiliaries whilst achieving rich, bold colours that challenge e...

Join us as Edward Hill shares how Materra is revolutionising regenerative cotton production through innovative tech solutions that connect farming communities across India. We dive into how regenerative agriculture actively restores our planet - rebuilding soil health, boosting biodiversity, and capturing carbon - while providing fashion brands with the data they need to meet sustainability goals....

Meet Dr Laura Salisbury, the passionate founder behind KnitRegen, a medical technology company revolutionising stroke survivor rehabilitation. Through sharing her journey of bringing innovative products to market, Laura opens up about the deep, personal connections she's forged with stroke survivors and how these profound interactions have driven her mission to create genuinely impactful rehab...

Meet Christophe, one of the co-founders behind NUVI, a biomaterials company redefining textile coatings with bio-based alternatives to traditional laminates and petroleum based products. Christophe highlights the planet's current “Plastic Pandemic”, diving into why biobased innovation desperately needs big investments to combat microplastics and reduce our dependence on oil. This episode is a hear...

Lucy Hope shares the challenges on kick starting her family’s innovation and business, a biobased antimicrobial product - Virustatic. We dive into the urgent need to raise awareness about microplastics in our daily lives, especially the hidden presence of microplastics in period care products. Lucy’s passion for driving change is infectious, as she leads the movement toward bio-based alternatives...

In honor of Wool Month this October, we’re thrilled to welcome Rebecca Kelley from Woolmark! Woolmark is the ultimate platform championing the dynamic uses and versatility of wool, offering the textile industry transparent info on ethically sourcing merino wool. We’re also giving a shoutout to the British Wool Association , who’s on a mission to boost the use of British wool by UK spinners and mil...

How do new material innovations make it to market? Discover the secrets behind commercial textile accelerators and the journey of upscaling sustainable materials to reach our wardrobes. Barbara Leite, a lead material developer at the textile commercial accelerator RDD in Portugal, joins us to share her expertise. Having collaborated on commercial projects, her deep chemistry knowledge has been a s...

Exploring how a more holistic approach to understanding and developing materials can create deeper, more meaningful connections with the world around us. Hannah Elisabeth Jones is a researcher, educator, and multidisciplinary artist-designer specialising in bio-based materials and organic colour. Currently pursuing a PhD in design at Manchester Metropolitan University, Hannah's work is inspired by...

Bridging engineering and design within material research, Catherine Mondoa, unfolds what the future of hybrid design and academic roles could look like. Catherine Mondoa is a material researcher at Materials Connection in New York, where cross-industry expertise helps brands and partners find the right materials faster. Join us as we explore the strong bond between Emma and Catherine, forged durin...

From early electronic textiles pioneer to leading large-scale commercial projects, Sara Robertson joins us to share her journey and insights on the future of materials innovation. Sara Robertson, alongside her design partner Sarah Taylor, has been revolutionizing textile properties since 2014 by leveraging existing manufacturing capabilities in the UK. Together, they've been pushing the boundaries...

Can algae revolutionise the ink and dye industry? Tune in as we dive deep with Scott Fulbright, the CEO and co-founder of Living Ink Technologies. Living Ink is leading the charge in sustainable innovation, transforming waste into bio-based, renewable carbon black with a negative carbon footprint.  Join us as Scott shares the raw, unfiltered journey of launching a groundbreaking company, the urgen...