Modern Synthesis Uses Plant Waste to Grow Microbial Textiles
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Biotechnology company Modern Synthesis makes use of sugar drawn from plant waste and other microbes in order to grow 'microbial textiles.' This process ultimately leads to a sustainable option for the traditional fabric to construct footwear through bacterial fermentation.
The material at the end of this process looks something like nylon or a coated textile with a feel that is similar to paper without fragility. This is an eco-friendly material that can be dyed and also be given a fusion of coatings, making it versatile to work for. The shoes that are made from this material are not available to purchase but there is a new lab in South London that has been working on creating prototypes to test and work with.
Image Credit: Modern Synthesis
The material at the end of this process looks something like nylon or a coated textile with a feel that is similar to paper without fragility. This is an eco-friendly material that can be dyed and also be given a fusion of coatings, making it versatile to work for. The shoes that are made from this material are not available to purchase but there is a new lab in South London that has been working on creating prototypes to test and work with.
Image Credit: Modern Synthesis
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