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We’re heading to Vancouver for Textile Exchange Conference 2026. On 12–16 October Anthony Kolanko and Daniel Toner will be joining industry leaders from across fashion, textiles and apparel for this year’s Textile Exchange Conference. This year’s theme ‘The Implementation Era’ feels particularly relevant. The conversation around microfibre filtration is moving beyond ambition and into action. We’ll be bringing insights as to what our pilot results tell us and where the commercial and ROI opportunity is. We’re looking forward to connecting with leaders across the apparel industry to share what we’re seeing, learn from others and explore where proven approaches can be taken further. If you’re in Vancouver in October, connect with us.

Textile production is responsible for over one third of primary microplastics entering our oceans. We’re here to change that. Our Regen® technology enables high-efficiency, low-cost filtration without the environmental impact. Our pilot units are now being deployed across textile manufacturing locations, helping us test and refine microfibre capture in real manufacturing environments. Follow our pilot journey and get the latest updates, insights and developments through our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ee7Ki4iV

Is your product roadmap ready? Matter’s Louis Frank recently travelled to the US to meet with washing machine manufacturers and legislators, including Senators from states exploring microplastic filtration requirements. With consumer awareness rising and product development cycles measured in years, manufacturers have an opportunity to engage early and explore what effective, practical integrated filtration could look like. “By incorporating microplastic filters into machines in the future, manufacturers can help turn an everyday household appliance into an important part of the solution, while also realising the commercial opportunity and getting ahead of emerging regulatory expectations around microplastic pollution.” Read Louis’ insights from the US and discover how Matter’s Regen® technology can support the move towards integrated microplastic filtration: https://lnkd.in/eH53MXxu

The US microplastic conversation is moving quickly. Following a recent trip to the US, our Business Development Manager, Louis Frank, shares his reflections on conversations with washing machine manufacturers, legislators and NGOs- and what they mean for the future of microplastic filtration in America. From growing consumer demand to emerging legislation, one thing is clear: the time for manufacturers to start thinking about integrated filtration is now. Read Louis’ full reflections, including his insights from the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators in Chicago, in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/enjCxjAr Pictured: (Left to right) Louis Frank, Ann Marie Nicholson, Julia Meltzer, Coco Marcil, Brian Kavanagh, Anja Malawi Brandon, PhD, Janeen Sollman, and Nicole Lowen #IFA2026 #Microplastics #Laundry #HomeAppliances #Regulation

https://lnkd.in/e87yYJPW Microplastics are no longer just a water pollution issue. They're becoming a food security issue. This important article from The Guardian highlights growing concerns about microplastic contamination in UK soils and the implications for our food chain. As MPs return to Westminster, Alberto Costa MP, Chair of the APPG on Microplastics, has renewed calls for a coordinated national strategy to tackle microplastic pollution at source. The APPG's latest report, supported by the University of Portsmouth and the The WI (National Federation of Women's Institutes), includes a recommendation to mandate microfibre capture on all new washing machines sold in the UK. With the second reading of the Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill due in the House of Lords on 11 September, this is a pivotal moment for action. Textiles are a high leak source of microplastics, making fibre capture one of the most immediate and effective interventions available. As an active contributor to the APPG's work, Matter welcomes the report's focus on practical, scalable solutions. "This latest APPG report is another important step forward in recognising the scale of the microplastics challenge and the need to reduce emissions at source. Technologies already exist that can remove the vast majority of microfibres before they enter our waterways, soils and ultimately the food chain. "As Parliament considers the Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill, it is particularly encouraging to see retrofit solutions being considered alongside requirements for new appliances. With millions of washing machines already in homes across the UK, supporting the adoption of proven retrofit filtration technologies offers an opportunity to deliver immediate environmental benefits while accelerating progress towards meaningful reductions in microplastic pollution." Scott Voisey, Principal Product Manager, Matter At Matter, our filtration technology is already proven to capture up to 97% of microfibres from laundry in both domestic and commercial settings, including retrofit solutions available today. Microplastic pollution won't wait. Neither should the solution. Let's talk about capturing microfibres at source, today. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eTk4TP4K #Microplastics #Microfibres #FoodSecurity #WaterPollution #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalPolicy #Textiles #Innovation #Sustainability

Whilst the journey of our Regen® for Textiles pilot unit from HQ to its new home in Portugal only took a few days, the journey behind the technology and product development has been years in the making. We are incredibly proud to see our pilot industrial unit arrive on-site. Next step: easy installation, commission, and testing. Stay up-to-date: https://lnkd.in/dVrhcYER