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Burberry launches a scarf made from lab-grown Brewed Protein fibre

British heritage fashion house Burberry has launched a scarf using innovative new material, Brewed Protein fibre, developed by Japanese biotech firm Spiber. In a statement, Burberry said it is the first luxury brand to release new products using Brewed Protein; a next-gen, lab-grown fibre produced through the fermentation of plant-based,...

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Japan’s Spiber secures 65 million dollar funding to scale Brewed Protein

Japanese biotech firm Spiber has announced the completion of a fundraising round through which it raised over 10 billion Japanese yen (64.7 million dollars) to support the mass production of its Brewed Protein material. Developed over 15 years of research, the material utilises the cyclical nature of proteins in a microbial fermentation process...

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Goldwin unveils collection made from Brewed Protein fibres

Technical clothing and accessories brand Goldwin has unveiled a capsule collection with biotech company Spiber made from Brewed Protein fibres. The nine-piece capsule collection, which will be available to buy from a two-day pop-up store in London’s Soho from September 29, includes a 3L Jacket inspired by ski wear, a 3L Mac Coat and the 3L...

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Pangaia and Spiber release sweatshirt made from ‘Brewed Protein’ fibres

Materials science company Pangaia and Japanese biotech start-up Spiber have teamed up to unveil the world’s first sweatshirt featuring ‘Brewed Protein’ fibres and organic cotton. The launch is the first time a product made from ‘Brewed Protein’ fibres will be available worldwide for purchase and also marks the beginning of a multiyear...