Where can biomaterials be used?

A biofabricated performance protein yarn. The protein is created by fermentation of microbes. The protein is purified, dried, extruded into fibers and then spun into yarns. It can be blended with other fibers.

Performance

2022

Goldwin JP

Spiber

Brewed Protein™

Limited edition jacket launch, for fiber and fabric availability contact Spiber direct

12% silk protein made by bacteria

A biofabricated alternative to ethanol - ethanol is an ingredient in the production of polyester fibers. Here, non-GMO microbes feed on carbon emissions from a steel mill to produce the ethanol for polyester production.

Fashion

2021

ZARA

LanzaTech

N/A

Limited edition launch

Polyester made with 20% bioethanol produced by LanzaTech

A biofabricated performance protein yarn. The protein is created via by fermentation of microbes. The protein is purified, dried, extruded into fibers and then spun into yarns. It can be blended with other fibers.

Accessories

2019

OMEGA

AMSilk

Biosteel^®

For sale

100% silk protein made by microbes, with polyamide keepers, edging and center strip.

A luxury biofabricated protein yarn created by fermentation. Shapes created using ‘Biosmocking’, a technique developed by the designer utilizing the unique super contracting characteristics of the protein material.

Haute Couture

A/W 2021

Yuima Nakazato

Spiber

Brewed Protein™

Catwalk prototype

Unknown % silk protein made bacteria (potentially blended with other fibers)

Biobased yarn made from 100% Abacá banana plants (which need no pesticides or extra water). The fibers are extracted, turned into paper, spun into yarns and manufactured into textiles.

Accessories

2022

COS

Qwstion

Bananatex^®

For sale

100% banana fiber

A biofabricated performance protein yarn. The protein is created via by fermentation of microbes. The protein is purified, dried, extruded into fibers and then spun into yarns. It can be blended with other fibers.

Accessories

2017

Best Made Company

Bolt Threads

Microsilk™

Limited edition launch (100 pieces)

40% silk protein made by yeast blended with 60% rambouillet wool

A biofabricated 'leather alternative’ created by mycelium fermentation. It can drop into existing leather tanning & finishing steps.

Fashion

2022

Balenciaga

SQIM

EPHEA™

Limited edition launch

Outer layer: 100% mycelium, with a wool lining

A biobased ‘leather alternative’ made from natural rubber mixed with agricultural byproducts (e.g. rice hulls) and a plant based curative on a natural fiber textile backing.

Footwear

2022

Allbirds

Natural Fiber Welding

MIRUM^®

For sale

Upper: 100% Plant Leather made with MIRUM^®, Midsole: SweetFoam^® (sugar cane based), Outsole: Natural rubber, Laces: 100% recycled polyester

A bioassembled 'leather alternative’ created by mycelium fermentation. It can drop into existing leather tanning & finishing steps.

Accessories

2022

Stella McCartney

Bolt Threads

Mylo™

For sale in limited quantities (100 pieces)

100% mycelium (with a water based PU finish)

A bioassembled ‘leather alternative’ grown from bacterially produced cellulose via fermentation.

Footwear

2022 (prototype revealed) 

Partners yet to be announced 

Polybion

Celium^TM

In development

100% bacterial cellulose

A biobased ‘leather alternative’. Non-woven textile made from repurposed pineapple leaf fibers from agricultural waste.

Fashion

2019

H&M

Ananas Anam

Piñatex™

Limited edition launch (Conscious Exclusive Collection)

80% pineapple leaf fiber, 20% polylactic acid (PLA) from corn starch (plus finishing), garment has non-bio trimmings and other materials.

A biofabricated performance protein yarn. The protein is created via by fermentation of microbes. The protein is purified, dried, extruded into fibers and then spun into yarns. It can be blended with other fibers.

Accessories

2017

Best Made Company

Bolt Threads

Microsilk™

Limited edition launch (100 pieces)

40% silk protein made by yeast blended with 60% rambouillet wool

Biofabricated textile dye produced by microbes using fermentation. Color is produced and fixed into the fibers without the need for additional chemicals.

Fashion

2021

PANGAIA

Colorifix

N/A

Limited edition launch

Fabric dyed with 100% dye produced by bacteria.

Biobased screen printing ink produced by microalgae.

Fashion

2021

Vollebak

Living Ink

Algae Ink™

For sale

Printed with 100% black algae ink.

Biofabricated textile dye produced by microbes using fermentation.

Denim

2022 (latest prototypes revealed)

Partners yet to be announced 

Huue

N/A

In development

Unknown  

A biobased silk protein finish for leather using non-GMO silk cocoons and water.

Accessories

2022

Anya Hindmarch

Evolved by Nature

Activated Silk™

For sale

Unknown % silk protein 

A biofabricated 100% biocarbon wicking treatment made from microalgae oil.

Performance

N/A

PANGAIA

Checkerspot & Beyond Surface Technologies

miDori^® bioWick (WA)

For sale

100% microalgae oil (non GMO).

Biofabricated textile dye produced by microbes using fermentation.

Textiles

N/A

Partners yet to be announced 

Pili

N/A

In development

Unknown

A bioassembled cement tile alternative.

Construction / Interiors

2021

H&M

Biomason

Biolith^®

Pilot project (product commercially available in limited quantities)

15% biologically grown limestone (+ 85% natural aggregate)

Bioassembled acoustic panel system made of mycelium panels with a wood frame. The panels are grown using fungi fed on agricultural residues from the textile industry (such as cotton). A final heat treatment ensures the final bio-composite material contains no spores.

Construction / Interiors

2021

Arup

MOGU

The Foresta System

For sale

Biocomposite (porous fiberboard material made of textile residue and non-pathogenic mycelium) and FSC-certified beech timber. Water-based intumescent paint.

Skis and snowboards made using biofabricated algae oil grown using fermented microalgae.

Performance / Outdoor

2022

WNDR Alpine (owned by Checkerspot)

Checkerspot

AlgalTech™

For sale

Algal core is a composite of biobased high density polyurethane and domestically sourced aspen. Polyurethane biobased carbon content 41.58% by ASTM D6866-18 Method B. 
Algal Wall is a cast polyurethane sidewall with 67.89% biobased content.

Bioassembled, compostable, mycelium composite packaging material grown with agricultural by-products such as the woody core of hemp.

Packaging

N/A

Wildsmith Skin

Magical Mushroom Company (technology licensed from Ecovative, USA)

Mushroom^® Packaging

For sale

Mycelium & agricultural by products (e.g. hemp core). Fully biodegradable in around 45 days. It can be added to food waste, broken down and dispersed in the garden.

A partially biofabricated plastic packaging material. LanzaTech uses captured industrial carbon emissions and converts them into bioethanol using microbial fermentation. Total transforms the bioethanol into polyethylene, and finally L’Oréal uses this polyethylene to produce the plastic packaging.

Packaging

2020

L’Oréal

LanzaTech & Total

N/A

In development

Unknown

Skateboard made using a composite of bamboo and biofabricated structural protein derived from microbial fermentation.

Performance / Outdoor

2019 (concept prototype)

Goldwin (North Face JP) & Loaded Boards

Spiber

Brewed Protein^TM

Prototype

Unknown % of biomaterial