With increased awareness of climate change and environmental degradation, numerous companies are emerging at the forefront of recycling and new materials technology. However, at least a part of this sector has experienced a fair share of turbulence, with several later stage scale-ups encountering obstacles. To make sense of the developments, it is helpful to break down the factors that distinguish these innovators from each other.
Investor analyst Rogier van Mazijk gives his views on the struggles and hopes of sustainable textile materials when it comes to a robust business case.
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