The custom knitted one-of-a-kind, gold dress is a modern interpretation of the classic shift dress and is made entirely of protein-based yarn inspired by spider silk. Bolt Threads have developed technology to replicate the amazing process spiders go through to produce tensile, durable, soft silk. Using proteins found in nature they have replicated this process sustainably at large scale. They first study silk proteins found in nature to determine what gives them their incredible properties.
They then develop proteins inspired by these natural silks by putting genes into yeast, these proteins are produced in large quantities through fermentation, using yeast, sugar and water. We source our viscose in a way that helps to protect ancient forests. Fur Free Fur. We believe that fashion can be luxurious without using leather or fur.
We are working to reduce the environmental impacts of our metal consumption. Organic Cotton. We use organic cotton to create products in ways that enrich the environment.
Recycled Nylon and Polyester. Synthetic materials can —and should— be recycled and come from recycled sources. Vegetarian Leather. Since day one, we have never used leather, feathers, fur or skins.
We source from farms committed to animal welfare and environmental stewardship, where possible. Paper and Packaging. Our paper and packaging come from recycled and certified sustainable sources. Spotlight on: Airslide. Our new Air Slides are a step in a more circular direction. McCartney avoids using leather in her designs, although she has used wool and silk.
But now, working with Bolt Threads, the designer will be able to create luxury garments with a silk alternative fabric made from natural proteins including yeast. McCartney will reportedly use the fabric in a bid to reduce the environmental impact of her fashion.
It is a truly modern and mindful approach to fashion. NewsGuard uses nine journalistic criteria to rate each website. More by Plant Based News. Be the first to know!
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