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As Human As You Clay isn’t just a colour—it’s the essence of the Earth’s most primal layers. Like melanin in our skin, these hues reflect the spectrum of humanity, mirroring the vast diversity of our planet. From the warmth of sun-kissed sands to the rich, dark tones of fertile soil, each shade is a testament to the beauty found beneath our feet. It’s a story told by geology, a connection to the land that shaped us, and a bridge between nature’s ancient past and the future we create. Rooted in the Earth, inspired by human diversity. A colour as timeless as the soil that cradles life. #sustainablefashion #biotech #mircrobes #circulareconomy

🌍 Fashion’s role in climate action is at a crossroads. ⚠️ As COP29 progresses, three critical questions emerge (from the article below, since it’s pay-walled): 1- Are climate goals truly a priority for the industries in question?  2- How prepared are brands for climate-related risks? 3- And where will the funding come from to drive real change? Fashion brands can set trends by reimagining materials and embracing circular business models, championing cleaner production and sustainable innovation. Now is the time to shift from promises to real, lasting action. Let’s make a cleaner, greener industry a reality. 🌱 #COP29 #SustainableFashion #ClimateAction #FashionForGood

Biodesign is more than a buzzword—it’s the intersection of biology and design, and it’s reshaping industries as we know them. 🌿 By using living organisms and biological systems as collaborators, we can grow materials, pigments, and products that are inherently sustainable and regenerative. This shift isn’t just innovation; it’s a necessity for transitioning to a circular economy. Industries like fashion, packaging, and home goods are already embracing biodesign as a solution to wasteful, extractive processes. The question isn’t whether we can afford this transition—it’s whether we can afford not to. #cleantech #biodesign #cleanfashion

Fashion’s Future Isn’t Just Greener—It’s Microbial What if your colours could come from microbes instead of chemicals? Lite-1 improves the dyeing process with sustainable, circular, and planet-friendly colourants. Here’s how we’re flipping the script on fashion’s waste. Our feedstock isn’t just waste—it's upcycled fuel for our microbes. Farm stock that usually goes to landfills (and emits carbon CO₂ and methane CH₄) is saved to feed our microbial dye process. Cleaner inputs = cleaner outputs. Traditional dyeing guzzles water—Lite-1 sips it. Our process slashes water use by up to 90%, tackling fashion’s water waste crisis head-on—conservation through innovation. No Waste. No Leaks. Dye waste often leaks into ecosystems. Ours stays contained. Traditional dyeing releases polluted water back into rivers. Lite-1’s closed bioreactor system minimizes water use and eliminates leakage. Biodegradable by Nature. Made from plants, returned to earth. Lite-1’s dyes, derived from upcycled farmstock, are naturally biodegradable. No chemicals. No residues. Just safe, regenerative colours. Our dyes can complete a circular loop. If organic textiles are recycled, our dyes can return to bio-waste, feeding new production. It’s not just colour—it’s a system for sustainable fashion. With Lite-1’s dyes, fashion brands can shrink their footprint. Reduce water waste, prevent pollution, and keep waste out of landfills—real impact for real change. This is what #cleanfashion and #cleancolor looks like.

Have you ever noticed how the boldest colors come with the highest price tags—not in dollars but in damage? Take a color like this vibrant orange: it’s electric, it’s eye-catching—and it’s one of the most toxic hues to produce. Traditional dyeing methods have turned vibrancy into a liability, forcing industries to tone down their colors to meet environmental goals and regulations. But what if we didn’t have to? At Lite-1, we’re rewriting the playbook with living color. Instead of petrochemicals and pollution, we grow our pigments with microorganisms. It’s nature doing what it does best—brilliantly and responsibly. Imagine a world where the boldest colors don’t come at a cost to the planet, where your wardrobe’s vibrancy doesn’t leave a toxic footprint. Here’s the real question: If the future of color could be both bold and sustainable, why wouldn’t we start now? Let’s reimagine how we color the world—together. Are you in? #cleantech #cleanfashion #cleancolors #biotech

We partner with nature to manufacture the building blocks of tomorrow's high-performance, clean colors. 🦠 Microbes 🦠 These tiny powerhouses of nature are at the heart of this innovation, using living organisms as future factories. We're creating the next generation of 100% sustainable colors in a circular system. Instead of using nonrenewable and toxic petroleum-based resources (an environmentally exhaustive and labour-intensive process), we can now grow color in the lab in just a couple of days. To build a clean future, we need to reconsider all aspects of our economy and the material world around us. #biotech #cleantech #sustainablefashion #microbes

The Ultimate Black 🤌😘 This isn’t just another black pigment— it’s a journey through time. Forged millions of years ago, it carries the essence of Earth’s ancient past, refined over millennia. It embodies the history of our planet while shaping the future of textile innovation. This isn’t just black—it’s THE black. A black that holds fast, resists fading, and elevates any fabric it touches with a richness that can be felt, not just seen.” #sustainablefashion #biotech #mircrobes #circulareconomy

90% of Textile Dyes Are Made from Petroleum—Here’s Why That Matters. Did you know that nearly 90% of the dyes used in textiles come from petroleum? This includes cheap, widely used azo dyes, which comprise about 60-70% of all synthetic dyes globally. Because they're easy to produce and inexpensive, they’re popular—but at what cost? Azo dyes are everywhere: in clothing, food, cosmetics, and even paper. But here’s the catch: many azo dyes are carcinogenic and mutagenic. In other words, they can alter your DNA and pose serious health risks. Their production process also has a devastating environmental impact, contributing to water pollution and toxic waste. As industries move towards more sustainable practices, we must consider the entire life cycle of the products we use and the impact of the materials behind them. Switching to safer, eco-friendly dyes is one small but significant step we can all take. #Sustainability #Biotech #CleanTech #TextileIndustry #SustainableFashion

🌍 Fashion’s role in climate action is at a crossroads. ⚠️ As COP29 progresses, three critical questions emerge (from the article below, since it’s pay-walled): 1- Are climate goals truly a priority for the industries in question?  2- How prepared are brands for climate-related risks? 3- And where will the funding come from to drive real change? Fashion brands can set trends by reimagining materials and embracing circular business models, championing cleaner production and sustainable innovation. Now is the time to shift from promises to real, lasting action. Let’s make a cleaner, greener industry a reality. 🌱 #COP29 #SustainableFashion #ClimateAction #FashionForGood

Ever wondered how colour breathes life into textiles? 🔬Fibre First Dyeing at the fibre stage is like seasoning individual ingredients before cooking the meal. Here, the raw fibres are dyed before they’re spun into yarn. This method offers deep, uniform colour and is ideal for wool, cotton, and synthetics. It’s intensive and precise, allowing fibres to absorb rich, even tones. This is perfect for high-quality textiles where longevity and colour fastness are key. 🧵Yarn Soaked Yarns—now twisted bundles of fibre—are dyed at this stage. Think of it as marinating a prepped ingredient. The result is a beautiful, versatile dye that can create intricate colour patterns. Yarn dyeing is a more efficient, slightly faster process than fibre dyeing. It is well-suited for multi-coloured designs, such as plaids and tweeds. 👕Fabric Finish Finally, fabric dyeing is added after the fibres are spun and woven into cloth. This approach is like adding the sauce at the end—it works well for quick, mass production and allows the entire piece to absorb colour uniformly. Fabric dyeing can produce vibrant solids or prints, with reactive or vat dyes ensuring durability and wash-fastness. #sustainablefashion #cleantech #biotech #livingcolour