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Lab-Grown Spider Silk Dresses

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

adidas and Stella McCartney Introduce a Biodegradable Dress

— July 31, 2019 — Eco
As long-time collaborators, adidas and Stella McCartney have introduced an abundance of ultra-chic and performance-ready garments, but only a few are as boundary-pushing as their latest project which boasts a spider silk dress. The partnership utilizes fabric by Bolt Threads. The material is lab-grown, putting contemporary technology to the test. In addition, the garment is also biodegradable in its entirety. It is fully vegan.

The adidas x Stella McCartney spider silk dress is given the name of 'Biofabric Tennis Dress.' This launch comes out of concern as individuals are beginning to realize that the fashion industry is a root cause of environmental distress. In bids like the biodegradable spider silk dress, brands seek to make up for their impact and change their ways.
Trend Themes
1. Lab-grown Fabric - As more brands turn toward eco-friendly initiatives, lab-grown fabrics could become a growing trend in fashion and beyond.
2. Biodegradable Fashion - The focus on sustainability is leading to a growing trend of biodegradable fashion products, leading to new opportunities for eco-friendly alternatives.
3. Vegan Clothing - As consumer demand for vegan products grows, there is an opportunity for brands to expand their offerings into vegan clothing and accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has an opportunity to innovate with new eco-friendly fabrics and biodegradable clothing options to meet the growing demand for sustainable fashion products.
2. Textile Manufacturing - The development of lab-grown fabrics and biodegradable materials creates new opportunities for the textile manufacturing industry to shift toward more sustainable production methods.
3. Tech Innovation - As the fashion industry looks to create eco-friendly alternatives, there is an opportunity for tech innovation to develop even more sustainable material options.
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