# Everbloom’s washable renoa fibre gains first new US classification in 25 years

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/heres-what-renoa-the-first-new-fiber-in-25-years-feels-like/
- Published: 2026-11-01T14:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T14:12:52+00:00
- Original publisher: TechCrunch
- Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/01/heres-what-renoa-the-first-new-fiber-in-25-years-feels-like/
- Topics: Art, Business, Celebrity, Companies, Culture, Entertainment

## Key points

- Renoa is a new, washable cashmere-like fibre made partly from waste.
- Its classification is the first new US fibre category in 25 years.
- The first product using it is expected in Q2 2027.

## Summary

Everbloom has developed renoa, a washable, cashmere-like fibre made partly from textile and bedding-industry waste. It has received a new fibre classification from the US Federal Trade Commission, the first such classification in 25 years, and could offer clothing makers a more durable alternative to conventional cashmere.

The company turns waste protein from cashmere and wool scraps, down and feathers into powder, then combines it with a biodegradable biopolymer and extrudes it into fibres. A scarf worn and machine-washed for months showed no visible pilling and reportedly did not shrink; an 80% cashmere, 20% renoa sample felt very similar to cashmere. Everbloom is scaling production and working with brands, with the first product expected in the second quarter of 2027.

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