Chemical & Engineering News, Vol.95, No.8, 18-20, 2017
Delivering on spider silk's promise
Adidas, The North Face, and Patagonia are among the brands jostling to become the first to launch a mass-market product made from synthetic spider silk. Adidas is racing to introduce a biodegradable running shoe made from the silk later this year. The North Face's Moon Parka with waterproof spider silk fiber could become a must-have for eco-minded fashionistas.