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Japan showcases spider silk procured from bacteria

Japan showcases spider silk procured from bacteria

Scientists in Japan have used photosynthetic bacteria to produce spider silk. This could open doors to sustainable mass production for textiles. The spider silk is extremely lightweight, strong

Researches design super strong, stretchy artificial spider silk

Researches design super strong, stretchy artificial spider silk

Researchers from University of Cambridge in the UK, including one of Indian origin, have designed a super strong, stretchy artificial spider silk, composed almost entirely of water. The fibres, which

Green substantial method of making synthetic spider silk developed

Green substantial method of making synthetic spider silk developed

A team of architects and chemists from the University of Cambridge has come up with a new method of making synthetic spider silk which does not require high energy procedure or extensive use of

California company turns spider silk into wearable woven tie

California company turns spider silk into wearable woven tie

A California company turns spider silk into wearable material by making use of biotechnology, to come up with a limited-edition woven tie. The material bearing such qualities is difficult to obtain

Students of IIT-KGP to show spider silk project at MIT

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories moving rapidly to with its spider silk technology

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories moving rapidly to with its spider silk technology

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, a fully reporting biotechnology company is a leading developer of genetically engineered spider silk based fibre technologies. In response to increased demand, they have

Japan to focus on spinning synthetic spider silk

Japan to focus on spinning synthetic spider silk

Outdoor gear retailer North Face in Japan to sell a $1,000, special edition "Moon Parka," a gold-colored jacket made out of synthetic spider silk, based on the design of its existing Antarctica

Bolt Threads develops way to make spider silk fabrics

Bolt Threads develops way to make spider silk fabrics

California-based startup Bolt Threads to lead the charge in sustainable textile production has developed a way to make spider silk and other insect fibers and spin them into yarn. In the process, the

Kraig inks deal with Vietnam to develop spider silk based fibre

Kraig inks deal with Vietnam to develop spider silk based fibre

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc., leading developer of spider silk based fibers, signed a cooperative agreement with a governmental entity in Vietnam to develop and produce the Companyâ€™s

Kraig Biocraft delivers first spidersilk samples to Spydasilk Enterprises