
New sustainable material mimics qualities of spider silk
UK researchers have designed a durable and sustainable fibre that mimics the qualities of spider silk, is ‘spun’ from a material that is 98% water and could be developed to make textiles.

UK researchers have designed a durable and sustainable fibre that mimics the qualities of spider silk, is ‘spun’ from a material that is 98% water and could be developed to make textiles.