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Fashion Network
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Fashion Network
Vivobarefoot launches shoe made from mushroom-based material HyphaLite
British eco brand Vivobarefoot has debuted a 'forward-thinking' addition to its line-up. It's the vegan Gobi sneaker which is made with mycelium, a natural, root-like structure found in fungi. And it's an important launch for Vivobarefoot as it 'marks a substantial move toward eliminating plastic from the brand's vegan offerings'. According to Charlotte Pumford, the brand's director of Sustainability, creating a durable vegan shoe without synthetic materials has long been a challenge: 'We've been seeking a plant-based material that can perform at the level people expect from everyday footwear,' she told Forbes. The innovation was made possible through a collaboration with HyphaLite, a company pioneering the use of mycelium. By combining mycelium with latex and cellulose, the team developed a leather-like material that is animal-free and plastic-free. While early prototypes lacked durability and were overly absorbent, the team eventually refined the material to withstand daily wear, with the Gobi's tough design allowing for repair, tying into the brand's Revivo programme, which refurbishes and reuses worn footwear to keep products out of landfill longer. The Gobi II Sneaker Premium Canvas, priced £96, is currently available via Vivobarefoot's website and at selected retail partners.
Fashion Network
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Fashion Network
Vivobarefoot launches shoe made from mushroom-based material HyphaLite
British eco brand Vivobarefoot has debuted a 'forward-thinking' addition to its line-up. It's the vegan Gobi sneaker which is made with mycelium, a natural, root-like structure found in fungi. And it's an important launch for Vivobarefoot as it 'marks a substantial move toward eliminating plastic from the brand's vegan offerings'. According to Charlotte Pumford, the brand's director of Sustainability, creating a durable vegan shoe without synthetic materials has long been a challenge: 'We've been seeking a plant-based material that can perform at the level people expect from everyday footwear,' she told Forbes. The innovation was made possible through a collaboration with HyphaLite, a company pioneering the use of mycelium. By combining mycelium with latex and cellulose, the team developed a leather-like material that is animal-free and plastic-free. While early prototypes lacked durability and were overly absorbent, the team eventually refined the material to withstand daily wear, with the Gobi's tough design allowing for repair, tying into the brand's Revivo programme, which refurbishes and reuses worn footwear to keep products out of landfill longer. The Gobi II Sneaker Premium Canvas, priced £96, is currently available via Vivobarefoot's website and at selected retail partners.
Fashion Network
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Fashion Network
Vivobarefoot launches shoe made from mushroom-based material HyphaLite
British eco brand Vivobarefoot has debuted a 'forward-thinking' addition to its line-up. It's the vegan Gobi sneaker which is made with mycelium, a natural, root-like structure found in fungi. And it's an important launch for Vivobarefoot as it 'marks a substantial move toward eliminating plastic from the brand's vegan offerings'. According to Charlotte Pumford, the brand's director of Sustainability, creating a durable vegan shoe without synthetic materials has long been a challenge: 'We've been seeking a plant-based material that can perform at the level people expect from everyday footwear,' she told Forbes. The innovation was made possible through a collaboration with HyphaLite, a company pioneering the use of mycelium. By combining mycelium with latex and cellulose, the team developed a leather-like material that is animal-free and plastic-free. While early prototypes lacked durability and were overly absorbent, the team eventually refined the material to withstand daily wear, with the Gobi's tough design allowing for repair, tying into the brand's Revivo programme, which refurbishes and reuses worn footwear to keep products out of landfill longer. The Gobi II Sneaker Premium Canvas, priced £96, is currently available via Vivobarefoot's website and at selected retail partners.
Fashion Network
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Fashion Network
Vivobarefoot launches shoe made from mushroom-based material HyphaLite
British eco brand Vivobarefoot has debuted a 'forward-thinking' addition to its line-up. It's the vegan Gobi sneaker which is made with mycelium, a natural, root-like structure found in fungi. And it's an important launch for Vivobarefoot as it 'marks a substantial move toward eliminating plastic from the brand's vegan offerings'. According to Charlotte Pumford, the brand's director of Sustainability, creating a durable vegan shoe without synthetic materials has long been a challenge: 'We've been seeking a plant-based material that can perform at the level people expect from everyday footwear,' she told Forbes. The innovation was made possible through a collaboration with HyphaLite, a company pioneering the use of mycelium. By combining mycelium with latex and cellulose, the team developed a leather-like material that is animal-free and plastic-free. While early prototypes lacked durability and were overly absorbent, the team eventually refined the material to withstand daily wear, with the Gobi's tough design allowing for repair, tying into the brand's Revivo programme, which refurbishes and reuses worn footwear to keep products out of landfill longer. The Gobi II Sneaker Premium Canvas, priced £96, is currently available via Vivobarefoot's website and at selected retail partners.
Bangkok Post
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
New releases for your streaming pleasure: July 9-15
Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick! APPLE TV+ Premieres on July 11 Based on Isaac Asimov's award-winning stories, the 10-episode season will have episodes every Friday till Sept 12. Season three continues the epic chronicle of a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilisation amid the fall of the Galactic Empire. Set 152 years after the events of season two, The Foundation has become increasingly established far beyond its humble beginnings, while the Cleonic Dynasty's Empire has dwindled. As both of these galactic powers forge an uneasy alliance, a threat to the entire galaxy emerges in the fearsome form of a warlord known as 'The Mule', whose sights are set on ruling the universe through physical and military force, as well as mind control. It's anyone's guess who will win, who will lose, who will live and who will die as a potentially deadly game of intergalactic chess is played. The Wild Ones Premieres on July 11 A six-part documentary adventure series that follows a team of elite wildlife experts as they journey into the world's most remote and unforgiving environments to find, film and help protect critically endangered species. Featuring former Royal Marines Commando and expedition leader Aldo Kane, wildlife and camera trap expert Declan Burley, and ecological storyteller and wildlife cinematographer Vianet Djenguet, the series blends high-stakes adventure with groundbreaking science and conservation. Together, the trio travels to six countries — Malaysia, Mongolia, Armenia, Indonesia, Canada and Gabon — capturing rare footage of elusive and endangered species, including the Malayan tiger, Gobi bear, Caucasian leopard, Javan rhino, North Atlantic right whale and Western lowland gorilla. The team's discoveries have already contributed to identifying a new individual rhino, protecting a new tiger cub litter and advancing anti-poaching efforts. Ballard Premieres on July 9 Ballard continues to bring Michael Connelly's best-selling novels to life, following Detective Renée Ballard as she leads the LAPD's new and underfunded cold case division, tackling the city's most challenging long-forgotten crimes with empathy and relentless determination. As she peels back layers of crimes spanning decades, including a serial killer's string of murders and a murdered John Doe, she soon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD. With the help of her volunteer team and retired detective Harry Bosch, Detective Ballard navigates personal trauma, professional challenges and life-threatening dangers to expose the truth. New Panty & Stocking With Garterbelt Premieres on July 9 In Daten City, a realm between heaven and hell, sinister spirits known as "Ghosts" prowl the streets, feeding on human desires and resentment. Yet, in the darkest moments, two figures emerge to obliterate these vengeful beings with a divine light beyond human understanding. Their names? Panty & Stocking. These fallen angel sisters have been tasked with purging the darkness engulfing the Earth. But who are they, really? Are they truly messengers of God... or agents of the Devil? HBO/MAX Rage Premieres on July 11 Originally known as "Furia", the Spanish series premieres in Spain on the same day. Five women face extreme situations like extortion, oppression and manipulation. Their conflicts all intertwine, triggering a butterfly effect, ultimately leading to a shared catharsis. Back To The Frontier Premieres on July 10 Families will leave the 21st century behind to live as 1800s pioneers in this bold social experiment that will test their strength, stamina and sense of humour. Premieres on July 12 A young stripper from Brooklyn meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairy tale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. FOOD NETWORK House Of Knives Premieres on July 12 Chefs compete using cooking, strategy and survival skills for the throne. Weekly rulers are chosen through cultural challenges, with eliminations and new entries keeping six players. Winner gets US$100,000. DISCOVERY Gold Rush: White Water Season 9 Premieres on July 14 The Dakota Boys assemble a team of divers, mountaineers, and mechanics to explore uncharted plunge pools in white water rapids, using suction dredges in treacherous conditions where a mistake could prove fatal. TLC Super Mega Cakes NETFLIX Ziam Premieres on July 9 In a fight for survival against a horrifying army of zombies, a former Muay Thai fighter must use skill, speed and grit to save his wife — and his life. Under A Dark Sun Premieres on July 9 On the run from her troubled past, a young mother is accused of killing her new boss at a flower farm just before discovering he's actually her father. Building The Band Premieres on July 9 In this innovative reality series, gifted singers vie for a chance to form the next great music group sight unseen, leaving looks out of the equation. Brick Premieres on July 10 When a mysterious brick wall encloses their apartment building overnight, Tim and Olivia must unite with their wary neighbours to get out alive. Leviathan Premieres on July 10 Set in an alternate steampunk past, an Austrian fugitive prince and a Scottish airman in disguise embark on an unexpected quest to prevent a world war. The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Premieres on July 13 When the intimidating Rintarou meets the open-minded Kaoruko, the unlikely duo grows closer. The issue? Their neighbouring high schools hate each other. Baghead Premieres on July 14 Beneath her late father's pub, a woman encounters an entity that can channel the dead if she follows the rules — and unleash horror if she doesn't. Sakamoto Days: Season 1 Part 2 Premieres on July 14 Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family. Premieres on July 15 Goku learns about his Saiyan heritage and defends the Earth, along with his son Gohan, from former compatriots Raditz, Nappa and Vegeta.
