Company of the week: Bolt Threads

Bolt Threads is a biotechnology company focused on creating sustainable materials for the fashion industry.

Founded in 2009 by Dan Widmaier, David Breslauer, and Ethan Mirsky - a team of visionary scientists and entrepreneurs with strong backgrounds in molecular biology, chemical biology, and materials science.

Their flagship products include:

• Microsilk™, a synthetic silk fabric which debuted in collaboration with the designer Stella McCartney at The Museum of Modern Art, New York in 2017. Microsilk is produced in a lab without the need for spiders, making it a cruelty-free and a sustainable alternative.

• Mylo™, a sustainable leather substitute made from mycelium which is backed by retail-giants like adidas and lululemon.

• B-Silk™, a patented biodegradable and vegan polypeptide for skin care, inspired by the strength and elasticity of spider silk.

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Bolt Threads products are designed to replace traditional materials like silk and leather. I hope that learning about this company has helped transform the way you think about fabrics, fibers, and materials.

Check out their website to learn more about these products: https://boltthreads.com