AWARD YEAR
2019
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
KEYWORDS
textiles, Smart Clothing, biomimicry
COUNTRY
United States of America
DESIGNED BY
Bolt Threads
WEBSITE
https://boltthreads.com/
microsilk
a fabric that’s been called “stronger than steel and more tear-resistant than Kevlar.”
Spiders produce silk fibers with remarkable properties including high tensile strength, elasticity, durability and softness. We’ve developed technology to replicate this amazing process sustainably at large scale. It’s spider silk, sans the spider. Our knit ties are our first prototype product, available in a limited edition release.