Car manufacturers are trialing spider-silk bioleather in seats and interior components, probing the hard limits of automotive-grade performance.

Japan-based biochemist Ali Malay has long questioned traditional theories about how spiders make their silk. “The prevailing hypotheses seemed like magic, because, according to it, you suddenly have ...

Balenciaga's partnerships with AMSilk and Weffan drive material and production innovation while Intelo.ai will optimize ...

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

Silk has been cultivated for centuries by domesticated silkworms, but it has been difficult to commercially produce spider silk in bulk due to their cannibalistic tendencies. However, spider silk ...

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 ...