All Spiber articles
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News briefsSpiber expands in Europe with new Brewed Protein blends
The Japanese biomaterials innovator partners with Italian mills to showcase plant-based fiber innovations ahead of major European textile shows.
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News briefsSpiber showcases over 100 innovative fabrics at Milano Unica
The biotech pioneer expands its Brewed Protein fiber applications in fashion.
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News briefsSpiber partners with Botto Giuseppe to launch first European-milled 100% Brewed Protein yarn
The Japanese biotech firm teams up with Botto Giuseppe to debut a 100% Brewed Protein yarn, blending cutting-edge biotech with Italian craftsmanship.
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ArticleBioCircular Materials Alliance welcomes new partners and publishes its first Progress Report
Milestones achieved in 2024 include the first versions of its Materials BioCircularity Database.
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News briefsGoldwin and J.L-A.L launch futuristic ski-inspired collection
The collaboration merges advanced fabrics and cutting-edge design, redefining performance and style in ski and urban apparel.
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News briefsSpiber and Kanematsu begin Brewed Protein application development, new shares issued
Kanematsu Corporation, a Japanese general trading company that handles a wide variety of products and services, including Electronics & Devices, Foods, Meat & Grain, Steel, Materials & Plant, and Motor Vehicles & Aerospace, has started a collaboration with Spiber to develop applications spanning numerous industrial fields using Spiber’s Brewed Protein ...
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ArticleMore companies join Spiber’s Biosphere Circulation project
Spiber Inc. announced and welcomed new partnerships with DyStar, Kering’s Material Innovation Lab (MIL), Eileen Fisher Inc. and Johnstons of Elgin at the Biofabricate materials conference in Paris on Jan. 12-14. The companies joined Spiber’s Biosphere Circulation project, which presents a pioneering methodology for regenerating biobased and biodegradable textile and ...
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ArticleFirst products with mass-produced brewed protein fiber
On Sept. 29, a total of 17 products using Spiber’s next-generation Brewed Protein™ fiber were released as part of the FW2023 collection from four brands: Goldwin, The North Face (TNF), Nanamica and Woolrich. The collection is the first mass-produced garment to be sold on a large scale since Spiber’s Thai ...
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News briefsWoolrich launches a version of its Arctic Parka made with plant-based fibers
Source: Goldwin Future Arctic Parka Woolrich has introduced an eco-friendly version of its Arctic Parka made using plant-derived sugars as raw material. The next-generation fiber has been developed by Spiber, a Japanese biotechnology start-up. The iconic Arctic Parka has been part of Woolrich’s offering since 1972. The ...
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ArticleGoldwin releases knitted sweater made of plant-based biopolymer fabric
In 2015, the Japanese ski and outdoor brand Goldwin and a biomaterial innovator, Spiber, started working on the practical application of structural protein materials – called Brewed Protein™ – in the outdoor industry. Brewed Protein refers to artificial protein materials produced from plant-derived biomass using a proprietary fermentation process. These ...
