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MSI 3.12 Update

  • Updated

The Higg MSI 3.11 Update includes:

Review the following updates and more on the Higg MSI change log: https://howtohigg.cascale.org/higg-index-tools/higg-product-tools/higg-msi/dive-deeper/higg-msi-change-log/

For more information about the MSI data submission process: https://howtohigg.cascale.org/higg-index-tools/higg-product-tools/higg-msi-contributor/

 

20 new raw material and process submissions

4 silk processes from Anthesis (conventional + organic)

  • Conventional silk
    • Silk, raw, from silkworm, conventional {Anthesis}
    • Silk reeling (spinning), conventional {Anthesis}
  • Organic silk
    • Silk, raw, from silkworm, organic {Anthesis}
    • Silk reeling (spinning), organic {Anthesis}

15 cotton datasets from Better Cotton, Cotton Incorporated, and Textile Exchange

  • Better Cotton
    • Cotton fiber {Better Cotton} (Egypt)
  • Cotton Incorporated
    • Cotton fiber {Cotton Incorporated} (USA)
  • Textile Exchange
    • Cotton fiber (India)
    • Cotton fiber, organic (India)
    • Cotton fiber, regenerative (India)
    • Cotton fiber (Brazil)
    • Cotton fiber, organic (Brazil)
    • Cotton fiber (Türkiye)
    • Cotton fiber, organic (Türkiye)
    • Cotton fiber, regenerative (Türkiye)
    • Cotton fiber, organic (Tanzania)
    • Cotton fiber, organic (USA)
    • Cotton fiber (China)
    • Cotton fiber, organic (Peru)
    • Cotton fiber, regenerative (Peru)

1 plant-based leather alternative from Isa TanTec (HyphaLite)

  • Next-gen material
    • Plant-based leather alternative: HyphaLite {Isa TanTec}
    • A plant-based leather alternative submitted by Isa TanTec, adding a new next-gen option for brands exploring lower-impact substitutes to conventional bovine leather.
  • Why it matters
    • Expands the MSI's coverage of plant-based leather alternatives beyond synthetic options
    • Gives designers LCA-backed data to evaluate trade-offs vs. bovine leather and synthetic alternatives
    • Supports brand sourcing decisions for lower-impact materials in footwear, accessories, and apparel

 

8 new Trims & Components options from YKK Corporation

Racquet Coil Zippers, sizes 5 & 8 (produced in Vietnam): All items produced in Vietnam {YKK Corporation} - for use in bags

  • Size 5 Racquet Coil
    • Closed Crown Body Slider only
    • Long Tab Slider only
    • Zipper Chain for Bags, 1m length
    • Chain, 1m length, Solution Dyed Black
  • Size 8 Racquet Coil
    • Closed Crown Body Slider only
    • Long Tab Slider only
    • Zipper Chain for Bags, 1m length
    • Chain, 1m length, Solution Dyed Black

 

2 general updates to existing datasets

CIRCULOSE® fiber rename

  • Updated name of 'CIRCULOSE® fiber {Circulose}' to '100% CIRCULOSE® fiber {Circulose}'
  • Modelling notes have also been expanded to clarify dataset scope.

Recover™ Recycled Cotton rename

  • Updated name of 'Recover™ Recycled Cotton (RPure) {Recover}' to 'Recover™ Recycled Cotton (RCotton) {Recover}'
  • Reflects the submitter's updated product naming convention.

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