Eco-Step
In a groundbreaking move toward sustainable fashion, four students from the Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) have designed eco-friendly footwear made from local cattail plants and discarded denim fabric. This project is the first of its kind in Bangladesh, showcasing the possibilities of green innovation in the country’s textile industry.
Named ‘Eco-Step,’ the shoes are made using materials that are often viewed as harmful to the environment. The insole is created from braided Kachuripana (cattails), a plant found widely in Bangladesh’s water bodies. The shoe’s outer part is made from recycled denim waste. Much of this waste ends up in landfills, contributing to environmental harm.
The creators—Tashfiq Hossain, Arnab Halder Abhi, Fardin Bin Monir, and Annoy Debnath—from the Textile Engineering Management Department, worked under the guidance of Associate Professor Dr. Marzia Dulal. Developed in the Product Development Lab at BUTEX, the shoes are made using a hand-braiding technique. The team dried and braided cattail stems to form the sole and decorative laces, giving the shoes a natural and rustic look.
TJX Companies has decided to remove natural fur from its collections, including angora, which comes from rabbits, and mohair, which…
The government of Bangladesh has introduced a detailed and multi-level plan to increase jute production and improve its quality.
Eastman introduced Naia™ Lyte, a new cellulose acetate filament yarn, at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Spring/Summer 2026 exhibition.
Ecco, Spinnova have introduced the Ecco BIOM 720 shoe. This product is unique as it uses leather by-products that are…
Xefco has deployed its Ausora system, marking the first time a waterless plasma textile dyeing machine has been deployed at…
trinamiX is helping manufacturers, recyclers, sorters, and brands improve material identification through its mobile near-infrared spectroscopy technology.