{"id":15760,"date":"2025-11-13T08:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T08:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/?p=15760"},"modified":"2025-11-14T14:44:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T14:44:50","slug":"inside-matter-the-innovators-cleaning-up-the-textile-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/inside-matter-the-innovators-cleaning-up-the-textile-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Matter: the innovators cleaning up the textile industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s been a big week for Matter. The UK-based tech company is finding smart new ways to tackle microfibre pollution \u2013 one of the biggest environmental challenges facing the textiles industry today. As finalists for this year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/earthshotprize.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earthshot Prize<\/a>, the team headed to Rio de Janeiro to join a global community of innovators working to protect and restore the planet. And with COP30 now underway in the same city, sustainability is firmly in the spotlight \u2013 making Matter\u2019s work feel especially urgent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matter\u2019s filtration technology captures the microfibres released during everyday washing, stopping them from flowing into rivers and oceans. For <a href=\"http:\/\/field-grey.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Field Grey<\/a>, where we\u2019re always exploring how to make uniform design more circular and sustainable, their work reminds us what&#8217;s possible when technology, creativity and environmental purpose come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"15768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DT-Mar-25-v2-450x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DT-Mar-25-v2-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DT-Mar-25-v2-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DT-Mar-25-v2.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Matter\u2019s Daniel Toner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"15769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762347219948-450x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762347219948-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762347219948-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762347219948.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Founder Adam with Prince William in Rio <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We caught up with Daniel Toner, Business Development Manager at <a href=\"http:\/\/matter.industries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matter<\/a>, to talk about the company\u2019s mission, circular design, and how small changes \u2013 from manufacturers and consumers alike \u2013 could help build a cleaner, more sustainable future for textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First off, congratulations on being an Earthshot finalist. It must have been quite a week!<\/strong>\u2028<br>It really was a whirlwind. The executive team were out in Rio, and I woke up to a photo of our founder, Adam Root, and chief revenue officer Anthony Kolanko chatting to Prince William \u2013 which was pretty surreal. Apparently, the Prince said he\u2019d like to install a filter at Buckingham Palace!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>For those who might not know Matter yet, give us the elevator pitch?<\/strong>\u2028<br>We\u2019re innovators in water filtration, transforming industries through technology that empowers customers and protects the planet. Our story began about eight years ago when Adam built the first prototype in his garage using an old washing machine, some hose pipes and a \u00a3250 grant from The Prince&#8217;s Trust. He realised washing machines act like giant cheese graters, shedding tiny fibres that flow out with wastewater and end up in rivers and oceans. Every year, around 700,000 tons of microplastic fibres are released into the sea. That\u2019s the problem we\u2019re tackling, from home use to industrial scale.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" data-id=\"15839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1-1-600x398.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1-1-600x398.png 600w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1-1-400x265.png 400w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1-1.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"320\" data-id=\"15838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-600x320.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-600x320.png 600w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-400x213.png 400w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do you communicate that scale without overwhelming people?<\/strong>\u2028<br>It\u2019s difficult because the problem is invisible, but the impact is enormous. We\u2019re only just understanding how microplastics move through our bodies \u2013 into the lungs, bloodstream, even the brain \u2014 and <a href=\"http:\/\/sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2025\/10\/251005085637.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">early studies<\/a> link them to diseases like Alzheimer\u2019s. Environmentally, microplastics are eaten by plankton \u2013 our world&#8217;s largest carbon sink \u2013 which affects the ocean\u2019s ability to store carbon and produce oxygen. The scale is staggering, but the positive is that brands want to act. When we speak to companies like IKEA or Patagonia, it\u2019s firmly on the agenda \u2013 the question is how to make that action meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>And for consumers, what can they do right now?<\/strong>\u2028<br>You can actually buy a microplastic filter today. We\u2019ve partnered with Bosch and Siemens, and our white-labelled filter is available on their websites. It connects to your washing machine and captures the fibres before they enter the water system, so consumers can dispose of them safely instead of releasing them into waterways. It\u2019s a simple way to make a real difference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"15761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bosch-Microplastic-FIlter-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bosch-Microplastic-FIlter-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bosch-Microplastic-FIlter-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bosch-Microplastic-FIlter.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"15773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SB004S_Fibers-2-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SB004S_Fibers-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SB004S_Fibers-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SB004S_Fibers-2.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Matter\u2019s technology also scales up to industrial use, right?<\/strong>\u2028<br>Exactly. Our engineers scaled the domestic technology by around 100 times for industrial applications, allowing textile manufacturers \u2013 who process millions of litres of water a day \u2013 to capture microfibres before they enter the environment. Awareness is still a challenge, particularly in manufacturing regions like Bangladesh or Vietnam, where microfibre pollution isn\u2019t even part of the vocabulary yet. So we start with the economics: our filters reduce energy use and operational costs by improving water treatment efficiency. Sustainability and savings can go hand in hand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What kind of collaborations are helping you scale this technology?\u2028<\/strong><br>We\u2019re lucky to be working with some amazing partners who believe in what we do. The big news is a groundbreaking <a href=\"https:\/\/matter.industries\/news\/earthshot-2025-finalist-matter-receives-backing-from-inter-ikea-group-to-combat-microfibre-pollution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">partnership with Inter IKEA<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s largest textile producers. That kind of collaboration really helps accelerate change. We\u2019re also working with Paradise Textiles (part of the Alpine Group) to launch our first industrial filter at their flagship facility in Cairo next year, and our work with Bosch and Siemens continues on the domestic side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" data-id=\"15765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Regen-for-Textile-Production-Underneath-STILL-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Regen-for-Textile-Production-Underneath-STILL-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Regen-for-Textile-Production-Underneath-STILL-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Regen-for-Textile-Production-Underneath-STILL.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At Field Grey, clients often ask for recycled polyester, but it actually sheds <em>more<\/em> than virgin polyester. How do you see that balance between recycled materials and true circularity?<\/strong>\u2028<br>That\u2019s a really interesting point. Most recycled polyester is made from PET bottles, and when they\u2019re converted into fibre, their structure weakens. That means they shed more and can\u2019t be recycled again. It solves one waste issue but creates another. It\u2019s a step in the right direction, but it\u2019s not true circularity. For us, the dream is to repurpose the fibres we capture \u2013 separate and reuse them in new materials. The technology doesn\u2019t quite exist yet, but we\u2019re working with partners who are getting close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And what happens to the fibres you capture right now?\u2028<\/strong><br>At home, it\u2019s better to put them in the bin than let them enter the water system. Industrially, some of our partners are experimenting with using captured fibres in concrete mixes or incinerating them to generate thermal energy for their factories. It\u2019s not perfect, but it\u2019s progress, and it shows there\u2019s value in waste if you look at it differently<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"157\" data-id=\"15774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15774\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What advice would you give to hospitality and retail brands, many of whom are under real pressure to show environmental progress?<\/strong>\u2028<br>Start with materials. Opt for fibres that can biodegrade and have a smaller footprint \u2013 cotton, linen, wool, cellulosic fibres \u2013 instead of synthetics like polyester and nylon that are made from petrochemicals and take decades to break down. But even natural fibres can cause harm through dyeing and finishing, so it\u2019s about reducing impact at every stage. And of course, we\u2019re always happy to talk about how our technology might fit into a brand\u2019s supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Finally, what did being an Earthshot finalist mean for the Matter team?\u2028<\/strong><br>It\u2019s been an incredible honour. The Earthshot Prize is one of the most prestigious climate innovation awards in the world, and having Prince William personally back what we do was surreal. For us, it\u2019s about the exposure and momentum it\u2019s created. We had major brands at our round table this week discussing microfiber pollution and how to tackle it together. And while we didn\u2019t win, we\u2019re proud to be part of a community of businesses genuinely trying to make a difference. Hats off to <a href=\"https:\/\/earthshotprize.org\/winners-finalists\/the-high-seas-treaty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The High Seas Treaty<\/a> team \u2013 they\u2019re doing amazing work protecting the oceans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Images courtesy of Matter.industries, Greenpeace, Sherri Mason\/SUNY Fredonia, Learnaboutwool.com, Victoria Jones\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.field-grey.com\/blog\/turning-old-uniforms-into-new-ideas-field-grey-x-wagamama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read about how we turned sustainability theory into action for Wagamama<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been a big week for Matter. 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