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Over $3 billion has been invested in next generation material companies over the past decade, according to a new report

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DUBLIN – Next generation material companies have received over $3 billion in investment since 2014, with robust demand for the materials – driven in part by major brands such as Nike, Adidas and Stella McCartney – forecast to continue over the next ten years, according to a new report.

The study from Research and Markets, titled ‘Next Generation Natural Fibers Market Report 2026-2036’, states that investment activity in the sector has “demonstrated remarkable resilience”.

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