Bolt Threads
Mycelium Materials Poised to Leave Conventional Leather Industry Hanging by a Thread
7 months ago - Biotech startups Bolt Threads, Ecovative and Zvnder have discovered how to make the most of mycelium — creating high-quality, sustainable versions of ubiquitous materials such as leather.
Trending: Target, Stella McCartney Strike Up New Partnerships to Drive Sustainable Textile Solutions
5 years ago - With greater focus being placed on the fashion industry’s environmental impacts, efforts are emerging almost daily in an effort to help the sector shed its unsustainable rep.
Bolt Threads Raises $50M Series C, Partners with Patagonia to Pioneer Sustainable Textiles
7 years ago - You’ve probably heard plenty of startups claim they can “revolutionize” their industry, but in the case of Bolt Threads, they may actually be right. The California-based biotechnology startup is already manufacturing its Engineered Silk™ protein at scale and made two big announcements this week at TechCrunch Disrupt NY: the conclusion of a $50 million Series C financing round, and a new partnership with apparel brand Patagonia.