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This $595 sweater was grown in a petri dish and knitted by a robot

This $595 sweater was grown in a petri dish and knitted by a robot


Published on 2024-12-10 09:22:33 - MSN
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  • Welcome to the future of fashion. Over billions of years, evolution has created beautiful materials for making clothes: soft cashmere, thermoregulating wool, luxurious silk, durable cotton. But the human population has exploded,

The article from MSN discusses a groundbreaking project where a sweater, priced at $595, was created using a unique blend of biotechnology and robotics. This sweater was not made from traditional wool or synthetic fibers but from a protein-based material grown in a petri dish. The process involved extracting DNA from yeast to produce a protein similar to spider silk, known for its strength and elasticity. This protein was then spun into a yarn-like material by a robot, which subsequently knitted the sweater. The initiative, led by the company Biomason, aims to revolutionize fashion by offering sustainable alternatives to conventional textiles, reducing the environmental impact of clothing production. The project highlights the potential of biofabrication in creating eco-friendly, innovative fashion items.

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