Innovative Self-Dyeing Vegan Leather Developed from Bacteria
The groundbreaking material, created by Imperial College London researchers, offers a sustainable alternative to conventional leathers, paving the way for greener fashion.
- Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a plastic-free vegan leather from genetically engineered bacteria that dyes itself.
- The innovative material, created in collaboration with the biodesign company Modern Synthesis, could revolutionize sustainable fashion by offering an alternative to animal and synthetic leathers.
- The self-dyeing process eliminates the need for environmentally harmful synthetic dyeing, while the material itself biodegrades safely and non-toxically.
- The research demonstrates the potential for bacteria-grown textiles to be adapted into various colors, patterns, and textiles, expanding the possibilities for sustainable fashion.
- The development is seen as a major achievement in synthetic biology and sustainable fashion, with the team looking forward to working with the fashion industry to make clothing more environmentally friendly.
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