August 5, 2021 -- Biotechnology company Bolt Threads has formed a partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks to leverage the company's engineering technology for the development of synthetic products for the beauty and personal care industries.
Bolt recently developed b-silk protein, a new ingredient inspired by the strength and elasticity of spider silk. The protein offers silklike softness, provides powerful skin defense, and has the potential to sustainably replace synthetic ingredients like silicone in skin and hair care products, the company reported.
Bolt Threads seeks to leverage Ginkgo's long-established expertise in strain engineering to improve the sustainability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of its b-silk protein manufacturing process. Image courtesy of Ginkgo Bioworks.
The partnership will leverage Ginkgo's strain engineering capabilities, with the goal of improving production efficiency, Bolt representatives said.
Bolt has secured partnerships with consumer brands, including Kering, Stella McCartney, Adidas, and Lululemon, to bring advanced biological materials to consumers around the globe, the company stated. B-silk protein is currently available for purchase in premium product lines like Vegamour.
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