Yesterday, The New Yorker published a short article that expertly details the history of man’s attempt to harness spider silk for use in clothing. (You should read it now.) That history begins in 1709 ...

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ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polartec, the premium provider of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, and Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (Kraig) (OTC:KBLB), the biotechnology company focused ...

In the opinion of 24/7 Market News, Kraig Labs’ imminent shipments of spider silk fiber and fabric samples to fashion and performance textile partners mark a historic turning point in one of ...

Scientists have figured out how to genetically alter bacteria to churn out super-strong spider silk. Pound for pound, spider silk is much stronger than steel, but farming spiders is incredibly ...

Ten things you probably didn't know about spiders: • Spider silk is extremely elastic. If you pull on a steel wire or a piece of Kevlar, the fabric used in bulletproof vests, they would stretch about ...

DENVER, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 247marketnews.com, a pioneer in digital media dedicated to the swift distribution of financial market news and information, reports that Kraig Biocraft ...

Mention silk and most people think of mulberry silkworms, whose cocoons unravel into fine white strands when washed with soap in warm water. They account for 90% of silk production in the world; most ...

The North Face Moon Parka is made with silk proteins produced by engineered bacteria. It marks a shift at the intersection of fashion and biology, where sustainability and high-performance are no ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Silk is a fabulous fabric, but it’s also a material that can do so ...

For all our scientific and technological might, humans struggle to manufacture materials as tensile as a spider’s silk. Five times as strong as steel, spiderwebs are a testament to the ingenuity of ...