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A new biomaterial in fashion: bacterial nanocellulouse

Bacterial nanocellulose probably sounds like a term learned in high school Biology and forgotten about unless you went into a STEM field. Fear not those with the trauma of high school science class, bacterial nanocellulose is actually the core of building a uniquely versatile material that can replace a variety of animal and...

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Biophilica wins IET and Fashion District 'Manufacturing Futures' prize

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Fashion District have named Biophilica as the winner of the 2021 Manufacturing Futures prize for its innovative ‘Treekind,’ an entirely plant-based, compostable, leather alternative for the fashion industry. The Manufacturing Futures prize, launched by the IET in partnership with the...