The source defines next-gen materials as "livestock-free direct replacements for conventional animal-based leather, silk, fur, down, wool, and exotic skins,
using a variety of biomimicry approaches to replicate the aesthetics and performance of their animal-based counterparts."
Some companies work on more than one material.
The source places materials in a category according to its primary end use application.
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Global count of next-gen material companies in 2023, by material type
According to the source, next-generation materials are made using biomimicry to create high-performance and sustainable alternatives to materials traditionally sourced from animals. Most companies developing these next-gen materials are trying to create alternatives to leather. There were ** such companies in 2023.
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