AÑO
2019
CATEGORÍA
Cuerpo
OBJETIVOS
Industria, innovación e infraestructura
PAL. CLAVE
textiles, Smart Clothing, biomimicry
PAÍS
United States of America
CRÉDITOS
Bolt Threads
LINK
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.