On 26 January, The Mills Fabrica launched Performance Without Toxicity at its Fabrica X innovation gallery in King’s Cross, London, exploring how next generation materials and systems are redefining performance apparel for a cleaner future. The exhibition brings together designers, material innovators and technology developers working to deliver high functionality without relying on harmful chemistries.
Amphico is presenting two of its core technologies in the exhibition: Amphitex™ and Amphicolor™. Amphitex™ is a PFAS and toxic solvent free waterproof breathable membrane designed for high performance outdoor apparel. Amphicolor™ is a waterless colour technology that generates colour through weaving. Together, these innovations address two of the industry’s most pressing challenges: hidden toxic chemistries in performance materials and the environmental impact of textile dyeing.
Running until 29 June 2026, Performance Without Toxicity traces how innovation is reshaping performancewear from the ground up. The exhibition follows the full pipeline of development, from early stage material research to solutions already entering the market. Visitors encounter advances including PFAS free waterproofing systems, microbial dyeing technologies, compostable footwear materials, molecular recycling processes and repair focused design systems that extend garment life. The projects collectively demonstrate how performance apparel can move away from petroleum based and toxic production methods toward cleaner alternatives.
Alongside exhibiting, Amphico founder and CEO Jun Kamei was invited to speak at the exhibition launch event held at MYO King’s Cross on 29 January, attended by more than 100 professionals across the fashion and materials value chain. Joining Matthias Foessel of Beyond Surface Technologies and Matthew Hempstead of Springwise, Jun participated in a panel discussion titled Greener Chemistries for a Toxic Free Future.
During the discussion, Jun shared several insights into the complexity of PFAS use in performance materials and the need for safer alternatives.
- PFAS is not a single chemical
PFAS refers to a large family of synthetic chemicals comprising tens of thousands of substances, from short-chain fluorinated compounds to fluorinated polymers. This diversity makes both regulation and toxicity assessment particularly challenging.
- Our understanding of PFAS toxicity is still evolving
As scientific research progresses, new risks are being identified across different PFAS groups, expanding concerns about their long-term impact on human health and the environment.
- The industry needs scalable alternatives
These challenges underline the urgency of developing viable, high-performance materials that can replace PFAS without compromising functionality.
Performance Without Toxicity is now open to the public until 29 June 2026. Visitors can explore the exhibition and see Amphitex™ and Amphicolor™ in person.
Register for a free ticket and visit the exhibition to learn more about the future of toxic free performance materials.
Photography (Photo 3,4): Calum Barlow
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