利用“微生物”制“丝绸”！奢侈品巨头开启生物制造新纪元

Group 1 - Balenciaga, a luxury brand under Kering Group, has launched clothing made from innovative bio-synthetic silk in its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, featuring two items: a white shirt and a black shirt dress, available in select stores and online [2] - The bio-synthetic silk was developed in collaboration with German biotechnology company AMSilk, utilizing gene editing and protein engineering based on spider silk protein gene sequences to modify microorganisms, which then ferment in bioreactors to produce specific silk proteins [3] - The production process of this bio-synthetic silk saves approximately 97% of water and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 81% compared to traditional silk manufacturing, and it has received certification from the International Vegetarian Association for being vegan and cruelty-free [3] Group 2 - AMSilk is a pioneering German biotechnology company founded in 2008, originating from the Technical University of Munich, and is the first company globally to commercialize the mass production of bio-synthetic spider silk [4] - AMSilk's core technology involves genetically modifying microorganisms to produce high-performance silk protein polymers using plant-based sugars, resulting in products that are vegan, 100% biodegradable, and free from microplastics [5] - The Kering Group's materials innovation lab will continue to support the development and application of such cutting-edge technologies, indicating a strategic shift towards bio-based materials to address environmental challenges and meet consumer sustainability demands [3]